Quite possibly one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. Imagine if you will, plunging your spoon through a crispy layer of caramelized sugar to expose a silky layer of frozen creme brulee ice cream beneath. Oh yea baby, this recipe is worth every single calorie-laden bite. Break out the kitchen torch! Your family and friends are going to flip over this one.

Recipe

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

by Amanda (onceuponarecipe) on March 19, 2011 in Main Courses, Pasta

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Recipe Description

A delicious and easy side dish!

Preparation Instructions

Melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the orzo and saute for several minutes, until the orzo starts to become golden brown. Add the broth, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the orzo has absorbed all of the broth. Remove from heat, add the basil and parmesan, and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Add more parmesan if you want it to be really gooey and cheesy.

This orzo is SO good. It will serve 4 very healthy portions (although my honey and I can eat one batch by ourselves – piggish, right?), but if you’re having company, make sure you double the recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Butter
1-½ cup Orzo Pasta
3 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
6 Tablespoons Fresh Basil (or 2 Teaspoons Of Dried)
½ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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Reviews

JeanneR on 3.20.2011

Outstanding! I served it as a side dish with grilled pork loin. I didn’t have fresh basil so I stirred in some fresh chives from the garden. I will make this again and again…can’t wait until my basil is ready to harvest.

jessmoore44 on 6.12.2011

This was very good! Thanks for sharing

Jackie's Kitchen on 6.15.2011

excellent! We love this at our house, quick and easy!

luluwithers on 8.27.2011

YUM!. I used a little less butter and added shredded zucchini about halfway through cooking. served it with lemon pepper fish and broccoli. this could be a base for so many tasty add-ins. veggies, herbs… the possibilities are endless. thanks!

bkraemer on 11.17.2011

Much better than I expected! I used Parmesan and fresh parsley. Next time I’d add in mushrooms and possibly chicken, which would take it from side dish to lunch.

heatherpv on 5.12.2012

This is one of my family’s favorite side dishes.

ilovetocook! on 7.26.2012

Delicious! I think next time i may use a mixture of fresh herbs. Also, it took a lot longer than 20 minutes for the broth to absorb. Next time i would add less broth so the orzo doesn’t get over-cooked!

john1874 on 3.4.2013

This was very good and very easy! I served it along side of salmon. I agree with the review to use less broth. It took longer than 20 minutes. I lost patience and just drained out the excess broth.

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