PARMESAN AND BASIL ORZO

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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.

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