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Orzo with Parmesan and Basil takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil takes 22 minutes to cook.

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo with Parmesan and Basil are:

3 tbsp Butter, unsalted
1.5 cup Orzo Pasta
3 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Broth
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
6 tbsp Basil (fresh ) or 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Orzo with Parmesan and Basil:

Melt butter over medium-high heat. Add orzo and sauté 2 minutes, until slightly brown. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed - about 20 minutes. Mix in Parmesan and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serving Size: Six one cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MMEQUEEN.

The nutritional information for Orzo with Parmesan and Basil is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 253.7

• Total Fat: 9.3 g
• Cholesterol: 24.6 mg
• Sodium: 636.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 9.4 g