Orzo pasta with cheese

Votes: 6

Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

This cheesy orzo pasta cooks quickly and in just one pot, making it a delicious breakfast or dinner side dish. Sautéed onions and garlic add a pleasant, savory flavor, along with grated Parmesan cheese, which makes the pasta chewy and creamy. Cook the orzo pasta with the sautéed vegetables in chicken or vegetable broth until all the liquid is absorbed, then stir in grated Parmesan (or Romano cheese) and fresh herbs at the very end. Serve immediately, before the cheese sets. You can substitute rice for the orzo pasta if desired.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 cups orzo pasta (can be substituted with enriched rice)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
Half a small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans of chicken or vegetable broth (400g each)
0.5 tbsp. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat an 8-inch (20 cm) saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
Add the orzo pasta and bring the broth to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is tender. Remove the lid and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also stir in any fresh herbs for an even better flavor.

Categories:

recipe / Recipes for children's dishes / Dinner / Main courses / Pasta / Italian cuisine / Rachael Ray / Meal in 30 minutes

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