Cheesy Butternut Squash Orzo: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A delicious and creamy orzo dish featuring butternut squash and plenty of cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Once orzo is cooked, stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or sage.
- This dish can be topped with additional cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheesy Butternut Squash Orzo, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes