Creamy Parmesan Orzo
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
Introduction
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.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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CD7676583
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CD2247637
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