Creamy Parmesan Orzo
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter1 cup orzo pasta1.25 cups low sodium chicken broth1.25 cups water.24 cup parmesan cheese2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped.25 tsp black pepper4 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
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.
Nutritional Info 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
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