cooked for about 10 min and was almost mushy. had to strain it since there was a ton of liquid still in the pan.
Creamy Parmesan Orzo
Make a creamy pasta side dish by slowly cooking orzo in a simmering broth. Add flavor with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and pine nuts.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 236
- Calories from fat: 24%
- Fat: 6.4g
- Saturated fat: 3.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 9.9g
- Carbohydrate: 34.8g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 412mg
- Calcium: 82mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
Preparation
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is done (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with the pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Creamy Parmesan Orzo Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pasta
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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