Orzo with Roasted Garlic
Lose the fat and add big garlic flavor with this Italian pasta recipe. Whether cooking pasta for a crowd or just making a simple pasta recipe for two, this recipe is a winner. Sometimes, we think that cutting calories means cutting flavor. But it doesn't always mean this. The roasted garlic really amps up the flavor in this dish without ruining your diet plan.
Notes
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Cooking Time35 min
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoon light margarine
- 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Tightly wrap garlic in foil and roast at 425 degrees F until very tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Cut garlic head in half crosswise and squeeze out garlic pulp. Mash until smooth.
- Heat broth, margarine, basil, oregano and pepper until margarine melts. Stir in mashed garlic and heat through, one to two minutes.
- Add garlic mixture to orzo. Toss into mix.