Parmesan Cups With Orzo 'risotto'

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Bring stock to a boil in a 6- to 8-cup saucepan; stir in the orzo, cover, and turn heat to medium-low.

3. 3

   Set a timer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Use a 1/4-cup measure to make four rounds of Parmesan on a non-stick baking sheet.

5. 5

   Smooth the rounds into thin pancakes, 5 or 6 inches across; the thickness need not be perfectly uniform.

6. 6

   Place baking sheet in oven.

7. 7

   The Parmesan rounds are done when the centers darken slightly and the edges begin to brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove sheet from oven, and let it stand for about a minute; then, carefully lift each of the rounds and drape it over the bottom of narrow cup or glass to form a cup shape.

9. 9

   Let dry for about 5 minutes.

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    The orzo is done when it is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.

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    Season it with pepper and very little salt, then stir in the parsley.

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    Spoon a portion of the orzo into each of the Parmesan cups, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.