How to Cook Orzo
Learn how to make orzo following my cheesy orzo risotto recipe! Delicious orzo pasta with a light, buttery cheese sauce makes a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 16 ounces orzo pasta
- 6 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons chicken flavored bouillon or 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add 6 cups water to a pot over high heat. Then, add 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon (equal to 4 cubes). Once water is boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and add 16 oz. orzo pasta.16 ounces orzo pasta, 2 Tablespoons chicken flavored bouillon or 4 chicken bouillon cubes, 6 cups water
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and your pasta is fully cooked. Then, add 6 Tablespoons butter and stir well to incorporate.TIP: When you first add the pasta, let it sit until it becomes soft. Then stir it to give it its creaminess.6 Tablespoons butter
- Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese.1 cup Parmesan cheese
- Fully mix through and top with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you don’t have chicken bouillon, use 4 cups of chicken broth.
- Freshly grated parmesan works best for this recipe.
- This is an excellent dish to make ahead and reheat for when you're ready to serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 43gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1096mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 282IUCalcium: 174mgIron: 1mg
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