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.
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.
Great side dish
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
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
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
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suelass's Review
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
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
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Schmatterson8's Review
We really liked this! Used dried basil because I didn't have fresh basil handy. Very creamy and delicious .
staceejo's Review
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.
Good orzo dish, but not as creamy as it could be with the base recipe