Orzo with Basil & Parmesan

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Orzo Pasta, 1 cup Chicken Broth, 1.75 cup (8 fl oz) Butter, salted, 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated, 0.5 cupBasil, .25 cup chopped
Directions
Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
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.
Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Serving Size: 4 side servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEIACO.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 271.5
  • Total Fat: 10.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 27.6 mg
  • Sodium: 693.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 11.0 g

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