Easy Orzo Pasta with Parmesan and Fresh Basil

Name: Easy Orzo Pasta with Parmesan and Fresh Basil
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

This Parmesan orzo is a simple and delicious recipe that's always a crowd-pleaser. For a quick and easy twist, try it without basil for a Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Plus, it's easily doubled for larger gatherings!

Total time35 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add orzo and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden brown.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of freshly chopped basil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the orzo to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 299 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 197 mg
Protein Content: 12 g
Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 42 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g