Creamy Garlic Orzo Pasta
A delicious creamy garlic sauce coats perfectly cooked orzo pasta in this addictive Creamy Garlic Orzo Pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked)
- 4 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
- ½ Onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced or microplaned)
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1½ cups Oat Milk
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Basil (chopped)
- ½ cup Pasta Water (optional)
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve about ½ cup pasta water before draining the pasta.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt vegan butter. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Next, whisk flour into the pan to create a roux. Cook for about a minute.
- Slowly whisk oat milk into the skillet until all oat milk is added. Cook until thick. Add salt and pepper, stir to combine.
- Next stir in lemon juice, basil, and cooked pasta. Use any reserved pasta water to loosen up the sauce if needed. Serve and enjoy!
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