Ingredient Pasta and Noodle Pasta by Shape Orzo Creamy Cacio e Pepe Orzo Be the first to rate & review! "Cacio e pepe" is Italian for "cheese and pepper." So, you know what you're getting plenty of here. Creamy buttermilk provides a zing, and if you've never had a cacio e pepe-style dish before, this orzo rendition is a great introduction. (Warning: It may remind you of macaroni and cheese!) By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces whole-wheat orzo (1 1/4 cups) 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ¼ cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add orzo and stir to coat. Stir in broth, buttermilk, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Sprinkle with parsley before serving, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 306 Calories 10g Fat 44g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 scant cup Calories 306 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 2g Protein 10g 20% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 58IU 1% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Vitamin D 1IU 0% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 5mcg 1% Vitamin K 1mcg 1% Sodium 301mg 13% Calcium 73mg 6% Magnesium 6mg 1% Potassium 71mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.