Orzo With Basil and Pine Nuts
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces orzo pasta (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted*
directions
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
- Add the salt and orzo and cook until the orzo is tender and has absorbed almost all of the cooking liquid, 8 to 9 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, basil and pine nuts.
- Serve immediately.
- * Note: To toast nuts, spread them on a baking sheet and place them in a 350-degree oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully because nuts will burn quickly.
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