Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

By Laken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth (I used water and chicken Bouillon cubes)
• 1 Tbsp garlic
• 2 Tbsp. Heavy Cream (You can substitute for milk)
• 2 tsp. Parmesan cheese (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (I used Marvini Organic Basil Paste, it's what I had)

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned, make sure you continually stir it, so it does not burn (It took longer than I expected).

Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Add cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.


Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper if you need more. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.