Basil Garlic Buttered Orzo with Parmesan Cheese

Name: Basil Garlic Buttered Orzo with Parmesan Cheese
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 8 ounces Orzo; 1 teaspoon salt- for the water; 2 ounces butter; 2-3 cloves garlic- finely chopped (If you love garlic add more:); 6-8 each basil leaves- no stems -- cut last minute lightly chopped; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese gated

@chefcraig @chefcraigswoodcrafts

Falls Church

Great easy side dish that goes well with may things.

@chefcraig @chefcraigswoodcrafts

Falls Church

Great easy side dish that goes well with may things.

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Ingredients

4-6 servings

3 quartswater
8 ouncesOrzo
1 teaspoonsalt- for the water
2 ouncesbutter
2-3 clovesgarlic- finely chopped (If you love garlic add more:)
6-8each basil leaves- no stems -- cut last minute lightly chopped
1/2 cupParmesan cheese gated

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Steps

1

Cook orzo per the box directions.
2

Rinse the cooked orzo off with cold water to stop the cooking, then strain and place in bowl.
3

In a sauté pan melt the butter and sauté the finely chopped garlic for 1 minute or until lightly golden.
4

Add the orzo to reheat. Over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or until hot.
5

Season with salt pepper and to taste.
6

Take off the heat add the chopped basil leaves and sprinkle and toss together the cheese to finish.
7

Serve ASAP ; )