Cheesy Orzo

Name: Cheesy Orzo
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
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

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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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.