Orzo with Butter and Parmesan

Name: Orzo with Butter and Parmesan
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 450 g Orzo; 0.7 cup Parmesan; 50 g Butter; 1.5 tbsp Olive oil; Salt to taste; 960 ml Water; Parsley to taste

by Cooking with Adriano@cookingwithadriano_

Creamy orzo cooked like a risotto, finished with butter, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil.

Open in Guston

20 min
20 min total
5 servings
Easy difficulty

Nutritionper serving

1 serving ≈ 310 g

499 kcal
Protein: 15.7 g, 13% of calories
Fat: 17.4 g, 32% of calories
Carbs: 69.1 g, 56% of calories

Estimated from the ingredients.

Quick & Easy #orzo-con-burro-e-parmigiano

Cookware

Frying pan

Contains

DairyGluten

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Steps6

Step 1. Toast the orzo
Add the to a pan and lightly toast it, stirring occasionally.
Step 2. Add first water
Add 2 cups (480 ml) of and a pinch of , and keep stirring.
Step 3. Add more water
As the gets absorbed, add another 2 cups (480 ml) of water and keep stirring until the orzo is cooked.
Step 4. Stir in butter
Once the orzo is cooked, turn the burner off and add the , mixing it really well.
Step 5. Add Parmigiano and oil
Add the Parmigiano Reggiano and a touch of , and mix well.
Add a touch more water if you want it creamier.
Parmesan
Step 6. Serve and garnish
Serve the orzo while still hot, drizzled with and topped with fresh .