Parmesan and Basil Orzo
Cheesy. Pasta-y. Hints of basil. A perfect summer side dish.
This was very easy to make, which is something I like. It was also very tasty (yes, another thing I like). My kids ate it up, and made a giant mess. I’m really trying to not worry about the food messes though. That’s why we have a dog, right?
Parmesan and Basil Orzo
recipe from Tasty Kitchen
Ingredients:
- 3 T butter
- 1 & 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 6 T fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add orzo and saute for a few minutes, until the orzo starts to get golden brown.
- Add the broth, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the broth has absorbed.
- Remove from heat, add the basil and Parmesan and salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!
– the Jilb
The problem with orzo is that there’s never enough! Your recipe looks especially scrumptious!
Thank you! We actually had leftovers for once in our lives. Probably because I made a gigantic batch and the kids were more into the burgers we were eating with it.
Haha, I totally agree…Kona is our clean-up crew too! I don’t even want to think about how often I’d be on my hands and knees cleaning the floor were it not for him
This looks delicious and so comforting!
I know, right?! Dogs are great for clean-up! I think rice is the worst though. It seems to get everywhere.
Thanks! It’s definitely comforting. I could eat a whole bowl full and be satisfied!
Wow, that just looks really, really tasty! My mouth is watering and I have every single ingredients on hand. This could get dangerous LOL!
Haha! I know. I think you would love it. And it’s pretty good cold, too. So perfect for leftovers!