One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo

Name: One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Unsalted butter 4 tbsp; Onion ½; Orzo pasta 1 cup; Ears of corn 1; Water 3 cups; Kosher Salt ½ tsp; Lemon 1; Lemon ½; Parmesan cheese 2 cups; Basil 4 tbsp; Black pepper

with bright lemon flavor

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Serves 4
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Ingredients

	4 tbsp Unsalted butter divided
	½ Onion medium, finely chopped
	1 cup Orzo pasta
	1 Ears of corn husks removed and shucked
	3 cups Water
	½ tsp Kosher Salt plus more to taste if needed
	1 Lemon zested
	½ Lemon juiced
	2 cups Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
	4 tbsp Basil finely chopped, plus more for serving
	Black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Nutritional information

475

Calories

25g

Fat

39g

Carbohydrates

24g

Protein

64mg

Cholesterol

2169mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

4 tbsp Unsalted butter
divided
½ Onion
medium, finely chopped
1 cup Orzo pasta
1 Ears of corn
husks removed and shucked
3 cups Water
½ tsp Kosher Salt
plus more to taste if needed
1 Lemon
zested
½ Lemon
juiced
2 cups Parmesan cheese
grated, plus more for serving
4 tbsp Basil
finely chopped, plus more for serving
Black pepper
freshly ground, to taste

One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo

This simple One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo combines my favorite summer flavors of sweet corn and fragrant basil with Parmesan cheese and butter for the creamiest pasta dish you will get special requests for. Torn basil, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon at the end add bright, tangy notes that are sure to tempt your taste buds. Perfection.

To create this flavorful pasta dish, you will need to melt the butter in a deep skillet, then add the finely chopped onion. Once the onion is soft and translucent, add the pasta, corn, and more butter. Toast the orzo for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Next, add in the water and salt. Cook until the pasta is al dente. Finally, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and basil. Serve in bowls topped with more fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

To make the One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo

1	Melt butter and saute onion	6
In a deep skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and add the finely chopped onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
2	Add orzo, corn and remaining butter	5
Add 1 cup orzo pasta, corn, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cook, stirring frequently, to toast the pasta, about 5 minutes.
3	Add water	10
Add 3 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, on medium low heat uncovered until the orzo is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
4	Add lemon zest, lemon juice, basil and Parmesan	1
Remove from heat, add the lemon zest and juice, 4 tablespoons finely chopped basil, and 2 cups Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine well. Taste and add more salt if needed.
5	Serve
Divide the pasta among bowls and top with more fresh basil and Parmesan, if desired. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

This One Pot Creamy Corn Orzo will always hit the spot for a quick, flavorful meal. Great on its own as a main, it also makes for a hearty side dish to your favorite protein. What's your go-to pasta recipe? Tell us in the comments below!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!