Orzo with Parmesan and Basil recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Nutrition Info

298.6 calories
carbohydrate: 42.2 g
cholesterol: 24.1 mg
fat: 9.4 g
fiber: 1.8 g
protein: 11.6 g
saturatedFat: 5.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 196.7 mg
sugar: 2.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.

  2. Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.

  3. Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

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