Orzotto Pasta Base


5 of 5 (1)
member ratings
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 259.9
  • Total Fat: 11.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 465.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 5.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Orzotto Pasta Base calories by ingredient


Introduction

Orzo pasta cooked risotto style. A great pasta base with its own sauce, doesn't take as much water, and tastes darn good to boot! You can add meats, veggies, even a bit of sauce to create a wide range of good things! Orzo pasta cooked risotto style. A great pasta base with its own sauce, doesn't take as much water, and tastes darn good to boot! You can add meats, veggies, even a bit of sauce to create a wide range of good things!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup orzo pasta, dry
    3 tbsp olive oil
    2 cups fat free chicken broth
    1/4 cup onion, chopped
    Water as needed

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet. Add onions and cook until transluscent. Add orzo and toast lightly, until a few grains are golden brown. Add 1 cup of warmed chicken broth, and stir until all the liquid absorbs. Add chicken broth 1/4 a cup at a time, and continue with water until the pasta is al dente and there is a slight 'sauce' remaining in the pan.

Serving Size: makes 4 1-cup servings

Member Ratings For This Recipe


  • no profile photo

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We practically live off this basic recipie when it comes to pasta! I love it so much!! It can be made into a main dish by adding meat and/or veggies in larger quantities, or stay a side dish to something else. YUMMY!! - 9/25/11