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Orzo "risotto"
At a Glance
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 11 minutes
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 10.00 serving(s)
Categories
- risotto-inspired
Cuisine
- Italian
Cooking Method
- Stovetop
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 10. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Orzo "risotto" brings together 1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 10 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- 2 ounces parmigiana parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until barely al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Transfer orzo to a 2 quart heavy saucepan and add stock, zest, thyme. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring constantly until stock is absorbed about 5 minutes.
Stir in cheese, butter, salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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