CREAMY ORZO WITH LEEKS AND PARMESAN

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Make and share this Creamy Orzo With Leeks and Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced thinly
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
ground nutmeg (optional)
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in boiling salted water and drain.
  • While orzo is cooking, melt butter in large sauté pan.
  • Add leeks and cook over medium heat until they are softened.
  • Add chicken stock and simmer until the stock almost disappears.
  • Add cream to the sauté pan with the leek mixture.
  • Add cooked orzo and heat thoroughly.
  • Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to your taste.
  • If it looks a little dry, add a little extra cream.
  • Just before serving, add the Parmesan and stir until it melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 133.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.2

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