Orzo With Parmesan And Basil

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons basil, chopped (or 1-1/2 tsp dried)
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in skillet over medium high heat. add orzo and saute 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• 2 add broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. mix in parmesan and basil. season with salt and pepper.
• 3 variation: for a creamier pasta dish, add 2 t plain yogurt or whipping cream to the dish.