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Alfredo Risoni

Alfredo Risoni is a unique side dish that is calorie conscious. It combines orzo pasta with cauliflower rice in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 207kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry risoni (or orzo) pasta
  • 10 oz bag of frozen cauliflower rice
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup fat free half and half
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Microwave the bag of cauliflower rice according to package directions.
  • Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a large, non-stick frying pan.
  • Add the cooked cauliflower to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Set off the heat while preparing the risoni.
  • Boil a pot of salted water and cook the risoni or orzo pasta according to the box directions.
  • Drain the pasta.
  • Return the pan with the caulflower rice to the stove top over medium heat.
  • Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter and stir together the cauliflower rice and risoni until the butter is melted.
  • Add the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and fat free half and half. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until starting to thicken.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook briefly, stirring often, until it's melted into the risoni.
  • Stir in the parsley off heat. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal