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Meryl's "Good-thing-I-know-Meyers" Parmesan Orzo

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by Meryl Cook

 "Kids and adults in this house of four, Vote hands down we adore! Thanks :-)" - Carolincity

Yield: 4 Ready in 30 minutes

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Orzo

(4.4, 5) 80% would make again (reviews)

Favorite favorite of 211 people 173 people Try Soon want to try


Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
1 tablespoonButter
1 cupuncooked orzo; (rice-shaped pasta)
1.25 cupchicken broth; (low sodium fat free)
1.25 cupWater
1.25 cupfresh Parmesan cheese; grated
2 tablespoonsfresh basil; chopped
0.25 teaspoonSalt
0.25 teaspoonfresh ground pepper
4 teaspoonspine nuts; toasted

Meryl's "Good-thing-I-know-Meyers" Parmesan Orzo Preparation

1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is done (about 15 minutes).

2. Remove orzo from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 442
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    Meryl's "Good-thing-I-know-Meyers" Parmesan Orzo Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    Too much Parmesan vcheese
    2 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 1 hours, 29 minutes ago
    Kids and adults in this house of four, Vote hands down we adore! Thanks :-)
    2 years, 4 hours, 54 minutes ago
    AWESOME!!! What a great aide dish. A new favorite!
    2 years, 4 months, 2 days, 18 hours, 58 minutes ago
    I made this for a fancy dinner and everyone loved it, it was so easy.
    3 years, 3 months, 4 days, 10 hours, 52 minutes ago
    [I posted this recipe.]
    4 years, 5 months, 1 weeks, 10 hours, 7 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Orzo
    2. Italian

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