Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Name: Orzo with Parmesan and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 14 views

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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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.4g 12%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 197mg 9%

Total Carbohydrate 42.2g 15%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g 6%

Total Sugars 2.4g

Protein 11.6g 23%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.

Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.

Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to shallow bowl.

Garnish with basil sprigs.