Orzo With Parmesan Cheese And Basil Recipes

ORZO WITH PARMESAN & BASIL

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute orzo in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cheese, basil and pepper. If desired, top with fresh basil.

ORZO PASTA WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook according to the package directions - usually 8 to 10 minutes. Before draining the cooked orzo, reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water (we use this to make the sauce).
• Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat. When the oil bubbles around the garlic, add the cooked orzo pasta, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese.
• Pour in two tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring often, for one minute. Over the minute, the sauce should begin to coat the pasta. If it seems dry, add a splash more of the reserved pasta water and cook a few more seconds. Taste for seasoning and adjust with a bit of salt if needed.
• Serve with extra basil, parmesan, and fresh ground black pepper on top.

PARMESAN AND BASIL ORZO

Steps:

• Saute the orzo in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until golden. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese, julienned-sliced basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Mix in parmesan cheese and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

PARMESAN GARLIC ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir orzo into garlic mixture and mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
• Add onion and garlic, saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in orzo.
• Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cook covered until liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
• Add cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Serve.