Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutritional Information

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 298.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.6g 23%

Carbohydrates: 42.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 9.4g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 24.1mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 432.5IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 123.7mcg 31%

Calcium: 129.7mg 13%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 36.6mg 13%

Potassium: 106.6mg 3%

Sodium: 196.7mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 84.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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