Orzo With Parmesan and Basil

Great with chicken or fish

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups orzo pasta
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 6  tablespoons basil, chopped (or 1-1/2 tsp dried)
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat. Add orzo and saute 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
2. Add broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Mix in parmesan and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Variation: for a creamier pasta dish, add 2 T plain yogurt or whipping cream to the dish.