Garlic and Cheese Orzo
By: Forevernowandthen
Published: Friday, April 29, 2011 - 11:06am

Ingredients




1 box • (16 oz) Orzo
8 tablespoons • butter
8 cloves • garlic, minced
1 teaspoon • salt
2 teaspoons • pepper
1/2 container • Cooking crème cheese
1 cup • sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup • scallions

Preparation

1 Cook pasta (orzo) in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook about 8-9 min, just until al dente. 2 In a large pan melt butter. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook about 1 min (just until softened). Add cooked pasta. Fold in cooking crème. Once incorporated, add cheese; simmer and continue to stir until melted. 3 Add scallions and gently stir. 4 Serve warm.