Parmesan and Basil Orzo

By breezermom on February 06, 2010

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Ingredients

    1. 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
    2. 3 tablespoons butter, melted
    3. 3 cups chicken broth
    4. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    5. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh basil, julienne-sliced
    6. salt & freshly ground black pepper

    Garnish

    1. fresh basil sprig

Directions

  1. Saute the orzo in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until golden. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, julienned-sliced basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
 
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