
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 274.5
- Total Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 12.4 mg
- Sodium: 323.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Creamy Parmesan Orzo calories by ingredient
Creamy Parmesan Orzo
Submitted by: SPARKER251Introduction
This nice light main or side dish is even good without the pinenuts This nice light main or side dish is even good without the pinenutsNumber of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 tbsp butter
1 cup orzo pasta
1.25 cups low sodium chicken broth
1.25 cups water
.24 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
.25 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Directions
1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2, Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts; serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARKER251.
2, Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts; serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARKER251.
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