Parmesan and Basil Orzo
- Reviews 22
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh basil, julienne-sliced
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
- fresh basil sprig
Directions
- 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.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, julienned-sliced basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
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