Creamy Parmesan Orzo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 133.8
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.5 mg
  • Sodium: 350.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 6.0 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 T. butter
    1 c. Orzo
    1 1/4 c. fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
    1 1/4 c. water
    1/2 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
    2 T. chopped fresh basil
    1/4 t. salt
    1/4 t. pepper
    1 T. pine nuts, toasted
    1 c. diced fresh asparagus

Directions

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Orzo and cook 3 minutes or until it starts to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in asparagus and simmer until liquid is absorbed and Orzo is done - about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, basil, salt & pepper. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIANAUNDERWOOD.