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ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL



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This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

Provided by DODIEPAJER

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
  • Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

PARMESAN AND BASIL ORZO



Parmesan and Basil Orzo image

This is a great recipe....tastes great and it is so quick and easy to make! Plus it goes with a wide range of meats, making it a great weeknight side dish. This is from the cookbook "June Fete Fare".

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Savory

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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
fresh basil sprig

Steps:

  • 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.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL



ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL image

Categories     Pasta     Side     Sauté

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or 3tablespoons tube basil)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and sauté until lightly browned. 2. Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes. 3. Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL



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Make and share this Orzo with Parmesan and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
  • Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix in parmesan cheese and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 582.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.7

ORZO WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND BASIL



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Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 T. butter
1 1/2 C. orzo
3 C. chicken stock
2T. Chicken base "Better than Bouillon"
6 T. chopped fresh basil
1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the orzo and stir to coat with the butter. Add the chicken stock and the chicken base. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the chicken stock is absorbed. Stir in the basil and cheese, then add salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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