Kittencal's Parmesan Orzo

5.0(29)

This makes a great side dish with chicken or fish, the dried chili flakes are only optional I like to add in for a little heat you may omit if desired, use a good quality chicken broth for this, make certain to saute the orzo until just lightly browned it really improves the flavor of this dish! ;)

by Kittencalrecipezazz·published 2007-08-06

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Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

20 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

443 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

3 -4 tablespoons butterbutter
1 medium onion, finely choppedonion
1 -2 teaspoon dried thymethyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pastaorzo
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlicgarlic
3 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheeseparmesan
1 -2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)
parmesan cheeseparmesan

Instructions (7 steps)

01Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
02Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
03Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
04

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