Kittencal'S Parmesan Orzo Recipe

Name: Kittencal'S Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 3 cups canned chicken broth; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 -2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste); seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste); parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)
parmesan cheese

1
Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
2
Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
3
Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Slowly add in the chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
5
Cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
6
Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
7
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Kittencal'S Parmesan Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kittencal'S Parmesan Orzo

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