KITTENCAL'S PARMESAN ORZO

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This makes a great side dish with chicken or fish, the dried chili flakes are only optional I like to add in for a little heat you may omit if desired, use a good quality chicken broth for this, make certain to saute the orzo until just lightly browned it really improves the flavor of this dish! ;)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add in the chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
  • Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 1446.8, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 22.1

Yolanda Ibarra
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Devendra KD
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shafeek Butt
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I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect dish to serve with a glass of wine.


Nayyar Stellasports
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Alex Jack
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The Parmesan cheese and garlic give it a really nice flavor.


jabarun rain
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


spiritual Barbi3
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Supreme nuratothebeast 42
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it.


Osei Yaw
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Nwechah Vanila
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This was my first time making orzo, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.


Muhammad razwan Muhammad razwan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Nancy Rori
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Rebecca Kern
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This is a great recipe! The orzo and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan sauce was rich and flavorful.


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