Can I use low-fat cottage cheese instead of whole milk?

You can, but the texture won't be as rich and creamy. Whole milk cottage cheese provides the best results for that luxurious sauce consistency.

Can I freeze this cottage cheese orzo?

Freezing isn't recommended because the eggs and dairy in the sauce don't thaw well and can become grainy or separated when reheated.

What if I don't have a food processor?

You can use a regular blender or even an immersion blender. The goal is just to get the cottage cheese mixture completely smooth before adding it to the hot pasta.

Easy Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo in 25 Minutes

Name: Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese (small or medium curd); 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 lb orzo pasta; Freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt

Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo

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Quick and satisfying one-pot pasta using cottage cheese instead of heavy cream. Ready in under 30 minutes with high protein content.

Author: James Carter Jr
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: One Pot
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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2 large eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup whole milk cottage cheese (small or medium curd)
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 lb orzo pasta
Freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt

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Instructions

In a mini food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper. Blend for 30 seconds until completely smooth and set aside.
In a medium pot, combine orzo with broth over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently every 2-3 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente, about 12-15 minutes.
Remove pot from heat. Immediately stir in the cheese mixture vigorously for 1 minute until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

Use whole milk cottage cheese for creamiest texture. Small or medium curd blends smoother than large curd.
Orzo will thicken as it sits. Add warm broth or milk when reheating to restore creamy consistency.
Stir orzo frequently while cooking to prevent sticking to bottom of pan.
Remove pot from heat before adding cheese mixture to prevent scrambling the eggs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 485 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 890 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg

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