Creamy Parmesan Orzo Cassies Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, about 9 minutes once water boils, drain.
• In a med to large skillet, melt butter over med heat. Stir in onion, garlic and mushrooms if using and proscuitto. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, making sure not to scorch.
• Whisk in the milk, slowly and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until becomes bubbly and thickens.
• Remove from burner and stir in the Parmesan cheese, until melted. Stir in the spinach and orzo and toss to coat. Return to burner, add nutmeg, salt & pepper to taste, cook only long enough to heat pasta and wilt the spinach.
• Serve immediately. Delicious!

Steps:

• heat the olive oil in a skillet over about medium-high heat.
• add onion and saute for a few minutes
• add garlic and orzo pasta and saute until the orzo is starting to brown slightly.
• add a dash of salt and pepper. BE CARFUL WITH THE SALT! with the chik. broth and parmesan cheese it will be to salty if you add too much.
• Start adding the warmed chicken broth a little at a time letting it evaporate before you add more. Do this with about half of the chicken broth and then pour in the rest of it.
• Let this come back to a simmer.
• cover and reduce heat to low.
• simmer for about 30 minutes or until orzo is al dente.
• Just before serving add parmesan cheese to taste. I use a couple of palms full.

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.