Name: Orzo Pilaf with Green Onions and Parmesan Cheese
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

The rice-shaped pasta orzo is sometimes labeled riso or rosamarina.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

5 green onions, thinly sliced

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Bring 3 1/4 cups broth to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix in orzo and simmer uncovered until just tender but still firm to bite and some broth still remains, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add green onions and cheese and stir to blend. Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. Rewarm over low heat, if necessary, and mix in more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if pilaf is dry. Transfer pilaf to large bowl and serve.

TagsPilaf Orzo Pasta Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Parmesan Cheese Dairy Starter Side Dinner Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Bon Appétit

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