Best 6 Basil Butter Orzo Recipes
Introducing the delightful and versatile dish of basil butter orzo, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This exquisite pasta dish combines the freshness of basil, the richness of butter, and the chewy texture of orzo pasta, creating a harmonious blend that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL
This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!
Provided by DODIEPAJER
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
- Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BASIL BUTTER ORZO
This is a nice side dish for spring or summer. It goes very nicely as a side for fish or seafood. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste. The orzo pasta can be cooked up to 4 hrs ahead: cook and drain, then rinse under cold water; drain again and store covered in the refrigerator. Found in Sunset magazine.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Greek
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 3 qts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until pasta is just tender to bite, ten minutes. Drain orzo and return to pan.
- Meanwhile, finely chop bell peppers, set aside.
- In a food processor, combine butter, basil and garlic. Add this mixture to orzo in pan. Stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
- Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese and capers, Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 668.9, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.9
ORZO WITH PARMESAN & BASIL
Dried basil adds its rich herb flavor to this creamy and delicious skillet side dish that's table-ready in just minutes! Thanks to Anna Chaney of Antigo, Wisconsin for sharing her recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute orzo in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cheese, basil and pepper. If desired, top with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL
Make and share this Orzo with Parmesan and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium high heat.
- Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
- Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mix in parmesan cheese and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 582.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.7
SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL ORZO
Basil and sun-dried tomato add flavor and zing to this simple yet delicious pasta salad recipe. It's perfect for picnics, and great served warm or cold.
Provided by kgwen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
- In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 274.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BASIL TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO
The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I believe it is even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend in the refrigerator overnight.-Tonia Billbe, Elmira, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions; drain. Add orzo and cream to soup; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil leaves. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried basil. - Use a good quality butter. The better the butter, the better the basil butter will be. - If you don't have orzo, you can use another type of pasta, such as penne or rotini. - For a vegetarian dish, omit the bacon. - For added flavor, you can add some grated Parmesan cheese to the basil butter. - Serve the basil butter orzo immediately after it is cooked.Conclusion:
Basil butter orzo is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. The combination of basil, butter, and orzo is delicious and satisfying. If you are looking for a new pasta dish to try, I highly recommend basil butter orzo.
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