Toasted Orzo Pasta

By á-4460

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. orzo pasta
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 c. water
• 2 T. unsalted butter
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 T. cold unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the orzo and toast until golden brown.

2. Combine broth and water in a medium saucepan; simmer on low.

3. In another saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium, add onion, and cook until soft. Add toasted orzo and uncooked orzo; saute for 1 minute to coat.

4. Add 2 cups of the hot liquid to the orzo, cook until almost absorbed. Repeat one cup at a time, stirring, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente. Add cold butter, 1/4 c. of reserved braising liquid, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and cook 1 min. longer.