Cottage Cheese Orzo
This cottage cheese orzo is a creamy, savory pasta dish prepared with tender orzo simmered directly in broth, then finished with a smooth blend of cottage cheese, Parmesan, eggs, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The result is a rich, cheese-forward dish with a velvety texture and simple seasoning.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried orzo pasta
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole-milk cottage cheese
Instructions
- Add the whole-milk cottage cheese, finely grated Parmesan, eggs, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to a mini food processor or blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, then reserve it for finishing the dish.
- Place the dried orzo and broth in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo absorbs the liquid and becomes al dente, about 12–15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat once the pasta is cooked.
- Pour the prepared cottage cheese mixture into the hot orzo and stir thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated and creamy.
- Taste and adjust with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately while hot.