Cheesy Orzo

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano (fresh is best) or 1/2 cup romano cheese (fresh is best)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat an 8-inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat.
• 2 add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes.
• 3 add broth to the pan and bring to a boil.
• 4 stir in orzo and return to boiling.
• 5 cover pot and reduce heat to simmer.
• 6 cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
• 7 remove lid and stir in cheese.
• 8 add salt and pepper to taste.