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Creamy Garlic Orzo Pasta

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A delicious creamy garlic sauce coats perfectly cooked orzo pasta in this addictive Creamy Garlic Orzo Pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked)
  • 4 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
  • ½ Onion (diced)
  • 4 pods Garlic (diced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1½ cups Oat Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Basil (chopped)
  • ½ cup Pasta Water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve about ½ cup pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 Tablespoons vegan butter. Add ½ diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add 4 diced garlic pods and stir until fragrant.
  3. Next, whisk 2 Tablespoons flour into the pan to create a roux. Cook for about a minute.
  4. Slowly whisk 1 ½ cups oat milk into the skillet until all oat milk is added. Cook until thick. Add 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, stir to combine.
  5. Next stir in 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons basil, and cooked pasta. Use any reserved pasta water to loosen up the sauce if needed. Serve and enjoy!

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