ORZO with PARMESAN and BASIL
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups orzo (rice shaped pasta)
3 cups chicken stock or canned broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 Tablespoons fresh basil julienne or 1 1/2 teaspoons -- crumbled
dried basil
salt and freshly ground pepper
fresh basil sprigs
Melt butter in heavy 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add orzo and saute 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Mix in Parmesan and basil julienne. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer orzo to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.
Parmesan cheese gives this rice shaped pasta its rich flavour and creaminess. If using dried basil instead of fresh, add it to the skillet along with the chicken stock.
Bon Apetit - September 1989
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