Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo: A Quick High-Protein Delight
Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo is a quick, indulgent, and high-protein dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- - Medium pot
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese Offers a rich creaminess
- 1 pound Orzo Pasta A great choice for quick cooking
- 2 large Eggs Help make the sauce silky
For Flavoring
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated for easy mixing
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth Cooking liquid enhancing taste
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
Optional Add-ins
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach or Other Veggies Add nutritional value and color
- 1 cup Feta Cheese Swap for a tangy flavor
Instructions
How to Make Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo
- In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth to a rolling boil.
- Add 1 pound of dried orzo to the boiling broth, stirring frequently. Cook until liquid is absorbed and orzo is al dente, about 12-15 minutes.
- Blend together 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese, and 2 eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Once the orzo is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Stir in the cottage cheese mixture until blended evenly.
- Adjust seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Optional garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for extra flavor. For best creamy consistency, serve immediately.