Baked Orzo And Parmesan Cheese

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups water
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• 2 add in the green onions and garlic; saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
• 3 add in the orzo; stir constantly/cook 1 minute longer.
• 4 add in broth, salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil.
• 5 transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish that has been lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• 6 add in parmesan and parsley; stir.
• 7 bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.