Butternut Squash And Sage Orzo

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. add onion and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes.
• 2 add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. add butternut squash and stir to coat. add 1/2 cup chicken broth and wine. simmer until squash is almost tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, bring 3 1/2 cups broth to boil in heavy saucepan. add orzo. boil until tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. drain orzo if necessary.
• 4 transfer orzo to large bowl. stir in butternut squash mixture, then parmesan and sage. season with salt and pepper.