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orzo pasta with yellow squash

Creamy Orzo Pasta with Squash

This creamy orzo pasta with yellow squash is a quick and easy meal prep dish featuring tender orzo, sautéed squash, and a rich Boursin cheese sauce, perfect for busy beginners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Boursin Cheese (Caramelized Onion and Herb Flavor)
  • 1 yellow squash

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo pasta according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes.
  • Cook the Squash: While the orzo cooks, slice the yellow squash and add it to the pot once the pasta is done. Cook for a few minutes until fork-tender.
  • Mix in the Cheese: Stir in the Boursin cheese until the pasta and squash are fully coated and creamy. Just season with salt to taste.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg