Parmesan Orzo

I am always on the lookout for side dishes and I found another one that looks delicious. I found it over at Hungry Housewife.

Parmesan Orzo


Photo from Hungry Housewife



3 Tbsp butter

8 oz Orzo

1 Clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup White Wine

1/2 cups Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese

2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Salt and Pepper

Melt butter in a pot with a lid over medium heat. Add orzo and cook until some of the pieces turn golden brown. Add garlic and cook for an additional one minute. Add chicken stock and wine, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.Remove from heat and stir in cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.