Dinner

Parmesan Orzo is for Dinner.

Parmesan Orzo takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Parmesan Orzo takes 20 minutes to cook.

Parmesan Orzo makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Parmesan Orzo are:

? 1 tablespoon butter
? 1 cup orzo
? 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
? 1 1/4 cups water
? 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
? 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
? 1/4 teaspoon salt
? 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
? 4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted ( optional I do not use these)

Here is how you make Parmesan Orzo:

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is done (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with the pine nuts. Serve immediately.Serving Size: 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CABPAC55.

The nutritional information for Parmesan Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 139.8

• Total Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
• Sodium: 263.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 5.0 g