PARMESAN AND BASIL ORZO

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This is a great recipe....tastes great and it is so quick and easy to make! Plus it goes with a wide range of meats, making it a great weeknight side dish. This is from the cookbook "June Fete Fare".

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Savory

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh basil, julienne-sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh basil sprig

Steps:

  • Saute the orzo in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until golden. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, julienned-sliced basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

Jacques Elliott
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Kainat Raza
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I love the crispy texture of the orzo in this dish. It's a great contrast to the creamy sauce.


Blagoja Hristov
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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 orzo.


Amir Khan333
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the flavorful orzo.


Marago Martin
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the flavorful orzo.


Corbin Ice
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I love the combination of parmesan and basil in this dish. It's so rich and flavorful.


Mobarak Safi
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This is one of my favorite orzo recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Linda Poliquin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's so quick and easy to make.


Sterling Johnson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great side dish for chicken or fish.


Umar Inam
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, so I substituted oregano instead. It turned out great! The parmesan and oregano gave the orzo a really nice flavor.


momen Hosny
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the flavorful orzo.


Mhapwuwj Sabbir Rahman
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This is my new favorite orzo recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The parmesan and basil give it a really nice flavor.


Asif Nadeem
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The orzo was al dente, the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the parmesan and basil added a delicious touch.


Tanim Hasan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The parmesan and basil were a perfect pairing, and the orzo was cooked to perfection.


imtiaz Tiktokar
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind. The parmesan and basil gave it so much flavor, and the orzo cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohammad ismail Hossen
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This orzo dish was an absolute delight! The combination of parmesan and basil created a wonderfully rich and flavorful experience. I especially loved the crispy texture of the orzo, which added a nice contrast to the creamy sauce.


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