Creamy Parmesan Orzo

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4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
By Maureen Callahan
March 2004
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Make a creamy pasta side dish by slowly cooking orzo in a simmering broth. Add flavor with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and pine nuts.

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 236
  • Caloriesfromfat 24%
  • Fat 6.4g
  • Satfat 3.2g
  • Monofat 1.8g
  • Polyfat 0.8g
  • Protein 9.9g
  • Carbohydrate 34.8g
  • Fiber 1.7g
  • Cholesterol 12mg
  • Iron 1.8mg
  • Sodium 412mg
  • Calcium 82mg

How to Make It

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

Good orzo dish, but not as creamy as it could be with the base recipe

jeichner
October 25, 2016
I like this as it is fine.To make it 5 star, I replaced the water with 1 cup 2% milk and removed the pine nuts. Yum. Doesn’t add many calories but definiedly makes it creamier. 

Great side dish

smarty
March 29, 2015
I make this often and have served it to guests.  I goes with many different dishes and the family loves it.  So easy to make too!

chuckashay1988's Review

suelass
August 12, 2013
Tasty, but the basil was a bit overwhelming, would like to find an herb that I like a little more. I did serve it with the grilled pork chops with shallot butter and it was a nice accompaniment.

McHortonheiser's Review

user
July 04, 2013
Fabulous! I am not a fan of mac & cheese, but this was a grown up, sophisticated version that had me going back for seconds and thirds. Followed the recipe to a T.

mamanellie's Review

StephanieWillis
January 10, 2013
N/A

suelass's Review

nyfoodie
December 01, 2012
cooked for about 10 min and was almost mushy. had to strain it since there was a ton of liquid still in the pan.

jeichner's Review

Courto23
September 14, 2012
One of my go-to side dishes. I fix this at least twice a month because it goes well with so many things. I do add a bit more cheese than calls for. I also make this without the pine nuts and fresh basil in a pinch, adding those two ingredients put it over the top.

cbenzenhofer's Review

Schmatterson8
May 17, 2012
N/A

Schmatterson8's Review

JessicaLuu
February 08, 2012
We really liked this! Used dried basil because I didn't have fresh basil handy. Very creamy and delicious .

staceejo's Review

cbenzenhofer
December 01, 2010
This dish is out of this world - you need to try it to believe it. But there's no way a 1/2 cup serving will do it.
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