| Prep Time | 5 minutes | 
| Cook Time | 30 minutes | 
| Servings | 
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    Ingredients
    
                - 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 C uncooked orzo
- 2 C chicken broth or 1 14.5 oz can
- 1/2 C shredded parmesan can sub mozzarella
- 1/4 C chopped basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh chopped basil for garnish
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    Ingredients
     
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    Instructions
    
                - Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
- Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Original recipe:Â Â https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11853/orzo-with-parmesan-and-basil/
        
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                Nutrition Facts
        Parmesan-Basil Orzo
        
        
            Amount Per Serving        
        
            Calories 357
                        Calories from Fat 108
                    
        
        
            % Daily Value*
        
                
            Total Fat 12g
            18%
        
                        
                Saturated Fat 7g
                35%
            
                                                
                Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
            
                                    
                Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
            
                                    
            Cholesterol 32mg
            11%
        
                        
            Sodium 603mg
            25%
        
                        
            Potassium 73mg
            2%
        
                            
                Total Carbohydrates 46g
                15%
            
                        
                Dietary Fiber 3g
                12%
            
                                    
                Sugars 2g
            
                                    
            Protein 17g
            34%
        
                
                
            Vitamin A
            27%
        
                        
            Vitamin C
            6%
        
                        
            Calcium
            24%
        
                        
            Iron
            14%
        
                
            * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.         
    