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!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 244kcal
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: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 0.8mg