Cheesy Orzo

Muffin Goddess's Note:

This is Rachael Ray's recipe for a great sidedish to use when you're tired of plain old rice (or if you just love orzo, like I do).

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ small onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 2 cups orzo pasta
• ½ cup grated parmigiano (fresh is best) or ½ cup romano cheese (fresh is best)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat an 8-inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat.
2. Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in orzo and return to boiling.
5. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer.
6. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
7. Remove lid and stir in cheese.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Boomette]

This is a great recipe. I didn't have problem with the liquid. But we found that it needed more cheese flavor. So next time I'll add more parmesan. Thanks Muffin goddess :) Made for Count Dracula and His Hot Bites for ZWT7

[mommyoffour]

My son loved this recipe. It was "fun" for him to eat, he said. We all did. This is a bit different then the pasta or rice dish. I will make again. THank you for sharing your recipe with us.

[iris5555]

I used less orzo and cooked for about 5 minutes less and my orzo turned out just fine.