A serving of creamy cooked orzo and Parmesan cheese garnished with ribboned basil
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Alessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Alessi Garlic Puree
  • Alessi Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Vigo Orzo
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, onion, and garlic puree and sauté until onions are soft and translucent; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and stir for a minute. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer.

Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until broth is absorbed and pasta is tender. Stir in parmesan and season with salt and pepper.