TOASTED ORZO PASTA

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Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb. orzo pasta
2 cups vegetable broth
6 cups water
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the orzo and toast until golden brown. 2. Combine broth and water in a medium saucepan; simmer on low. 3. In another saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium, add onion, and cook until soft. Add toasted orzo and uncooked orzo; saute for 1 minute to coat. 4. Add 2 cups of the hot liquid to the orzo, cook until almost absorbed. Repeat one cup at a time, stirring, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente. Add cold butter, 1/4 cup of reserved braising liquid, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and cook 1 minute longer.

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