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Parmesan Orzo
This simple side dish starts with orzo pasta and turns out so rich and creamy. Ready in just 20 minutes and unbelievably easy!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
244
kcal
Author
Karly Campbell
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
butter
1
cup
orzo
2
cups
chicken broth
1/2
cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons
chopped basil
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted.
Add the chicken broth to the pan and cover.
Cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
Stir in the Parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper.
Continue stirring until the Parmesan has melted.
Serve hot.
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Notes
You may swap out the basil for any herb you preferred. 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning will work well in place of fresh herbs, too.
Nutrition
Calories:
244
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
28
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
23
mg
|
Sodium:
682
mg
|
Potassium:
189
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
325
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8.3
mg
|
Calcium:
163
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg