One of the things I love about Pinterest is finding great, easy side-dishes.
For whatever reason, I have trouble finding new side dishes so when I find a good one, it immediately goes in my back pocket to be used many times in the future.
I found this one a good while ago and have made it many times. It is always a huge hit with my family! My favorite meal to have it consists of grilled salmon and roasted brussel sprouts.
Enjoy!
Parmesan Orzo with Basil
serves 4
From AllRecipes
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
2. Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, time will vary so check the cooking time for the orzo you are using.
3. Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
♥In order to make this recipe gluten free, you could try replacing the orzo with pieces of gluten-free spaghetti that is broken up into very small pieces
