ORZO ALFREDO

Orzo Alfredo image

This is a delicious accompaniment to Scampi. It's delicious all by itself.

Provided by MARILYN PERZIK

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Slowly stir in the orzo. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
Transfer orzo to a buttered serving bowl. Toss with butter and cream, and season with nutmeg. Sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g