Parmesan Orzo

I have seen several different recipes lately for Orzo with Parmesan. I decided to fix it for a side dish, since I had not made it in a long time. I really enjoy orzo. The first time I ever had it was at my in laws house. It was when my husband and I were dating. I really enjoyed the version my mother in law made. She gave me the recipe but I misplaced it and she can’t find her recipe either. Maybe someday I will come across it again. But this one is also very good.

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Yield: 6 servings

Parmesan Orzo

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A simple side dish of cheese and pasta.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, use gluten free orzo for gf version
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ( the real stuff from the dairy section, not the stuff in the green can)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet saute orzo in butter for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in cheese, parsley, and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 242mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g

Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.