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Parmesan Orzo

Parmesan Orzo
Serving: 4-6
Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
A creamy, cheesy dish that would gladly stand-in as a side for rice or risotto. With the Italian classic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the bold, aromatic basil, you can’t go wrong introducing this parmesan orzo recipe to the dinner table.
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and cook until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add orzo, sautéing until lightly browned.
  • Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and most of the broth is absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix in Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil. Salt and pepper to taste.

 

Nutrition Facts

Serves 4
Calories Per Serving:  213
% DAILY VALUE
13%Total Fat  10.1g
9%Cholesterol  27.3mg
46%Sodium  1048.3mg
9%Total Carbohydrate  24.6g
Sugars  0.8g
16%Protein  8.1g
9%Vitamin A  85.3µ g
1%Vitamin C  1mg