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Creamy Parmesan Orzo

Creamy Parmesan Orzo

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tsp pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo & cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Stir in broth & water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed & orzo is done (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in cheese, basil, salt & pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts.