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Cheesy Orzo
This pasta side dish is quick and easy to make, all in one pot! Onion and garlic are cooked in oil, and then broth is added to the pot. Once the broth boils, orzo is added. After all the broth is absorbed cheese is mixed in. Cooking the orzo in broth instead of just water adds more flavor to this recipe.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 cans (14 oz) chicken or vegetable broth or stock
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano
- Salt / Pepper
Instructions
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Preheat an 8 inch pot with a tight fitting cover over medium heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return broth to boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Fresh herbs may be stirred into finished orzo.