Cheesy Orzo

Submitted by Muffin Goddess

"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)."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 29.58 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (793.78 g) can chicken broth or (793.78 g) can vegetable broth
• 473.18 ml orzo pasta
• 118.29 ml grated parmigiano (fresh is best) or 118.29 ml 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

[Chef PotPie]

We liked this a lot. I halved the recipe but used the whole amount of cheese, added about a tablespoon of light cream cheese and a splash of fresh lemon juice. I used vegetable broth, making it a vegetarian dish (for a guest.) The cream cheese made it creamy, the lemon juice made it bright! I had the leftover for lunch today with a little butter. YUM! ZWT 7 - Shady Ladies

 

[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

 

[Puako_Sunset]

Might be a good base but needs more.

 

[jane49423]

Very easy and tasty

 

[mama smurf]

Made for Fall PAC 2012 and I am so glad I did. What an easy and delicious side. I cut the recipe in half and used homemade chicken broth but followed the rest of the recipe. Served with recipe#332328#332328 and fresh sauteed spinach for a wonderful meal. Thank you for posting and I know this will be a regular in our home.