Orzo with Brown Butter and Parsley

Name: Orzo with Brown Butter and Parsley
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 cups orzo pasta; 1/2 cup butter; 3 cloves garlic, pressed; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup parsley

Submitted by Normaone

"Bon Appetit taught me how to cook. This is one of their simpler recipes that makes a nice side dish."

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photo by Rita1652

Ready In:: 24mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 10

ingredients

9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups orzo pasta
¹⁄₂ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, pressed
³⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₂ cup parsley

directions

In a large heavy saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
Add orzo and cook until broth has been absorbed, about 15 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat.
In a medium skillet, melt butter, stirring until golden, about 4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add garlic and nutmeg.
Pour over orzo.
Add parsley and toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Reviews

I used 8 cups of stock and it was just right! This is rich with the butter and the parsley gives it a refreshing almost citrus taste. A nice balance of flavors! And very easy to make! Thanks.

Rita1652