4.8 from 18 votes
Parmesan Orzo
This simple side dish starts with orzo pasta and turns out so rich and creamy. Ready in just 20 minutes and unbelievably easy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan and cover.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
- Stir in the Parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper.
- Continue stirring until the Parmesan has melted.
- Serve hot.
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Notes
- You may swap out the basil for any herb you preferred. 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning will work well in place of fresh herbs, too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.