Photo: Cheesy Orzo Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cans (14 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth or stock
- 2 cups orzo pasta (enriched rice may be substituted)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat a 8 inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return broth to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and pasta tender. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. You favorite fresh herbs may also be stirred into the orzo or rice to strengthen the flavor even more.
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By Mama Teresa X2
on May 23, 2013
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My family loves this dish. In addition to the basic recipe I add a frozen cube or 2 (depending on how many I am cooking for of my homeade pesto and fresh chopped spinach after the orzo is a bit more than half way cooked. Enough time to melt the pesto, but still taste the fresh herbs. I also add in some fat free half and half at the end so to add some creaminess and add some liquid. One of our favorite side dishes. Also great with garlic, evoo and frozen peas and fresh mushrooms.
By milodrowski
Michigan
on April 02, 2013
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I've made this reciepe many times! Delish! Delish! Delish!
By melodyfree
on January 29, 2013
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This is a great compliment to any meat entree! Fixed it with roasted chicken and broccoli. Great dinner! Added a little extra broth and dried parsley as suggested by other reviewers.
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