Parmesanandbasilorzo Recipes

ORZO WITH PARMESAN & BASIL

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Dried basil adds its rich herb flavor to this creamy and delicious skillet side dish that's table-ready in just minutes! Thanks to Anna Chaney of Antigo, Wisconsin for sharing her recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta or pearl couscous
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute orzo in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cheese, basil and pepper. If desired, top with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL

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This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

Provided by DODIEPAJER

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

PARMESAN AND SPINACH ORZO

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This creamy garlic, orzo, and spinach dish is a great accompaniment to any meal or can serve as an entree with a protein added.

Provided by Stefanie

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, warmed
4 cups roughly chopped spinach
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir flour into onion mixture and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Gradually pour milk into onion mixture while constantly beating with a whisk until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Add spinach to sauce and cook until spinach is slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
Mix Parmesan cheese into spinach sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Fold orzo into spinach sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 289.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g