Cheesy Orzo

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Picky Eaters Beware

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (113)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(113)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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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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Simone Vallejo, CA 10-13-2009
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Great Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very quick and easy.....should be in everyone's recipe box!!!!
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LISA Northridge, CA 10-08-2009
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Good +
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this last night; it was very good. It is very easy and fast to prepare. I uped the amount of parmesan cheese to just... under a cup. I will definitley make it again.Read more
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Martha Lake Wylie, SC 09-06-2009
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Good, but be careful with cooking time!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was very yummy but I think 15 minutes is too much cooking time if you are going to simmer the orzo. I have a gas stove... and I simmered it for 15 minutes on low heat. Water evaporated but the orzo was overcooked. It still tasted good, but it would have been better to reduce cooking time to 10 minutes or have medium heat.Read more
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Tanya Corona, CA 08-31-2009
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Everyone (even the kids) liked this. Quick and easy. I added 1 cup parmesan cheese because we love it so much!! Recipe made... WAY more than 4 servings.Read more
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Glenna Clinton, MO 08-15-2009
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Awesome and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so much more tasty and delicious than the pre-made packages that you buy at the Supermarket! I do halve the recipe... for just my and husband and me and we eat it all in one sitting. Fantastic and easy!Read more
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Amy Eagle Mountain, UT 08-15-2009
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the first time I made Orzo. My family loved it! YUMMY!!!!