3 ½cupslow-sodium chicken broth, I love Swanson’s Natural Goodness 33% Less Sodium Broth
1poundorzo pasta, usually comes in little bags or boxes by the pasta
4green onions, thinly sliced
1cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the orzo and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer the orzo and broth uncovered, stirring now and then to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot, about 8-10 minutes, until the orzo is tender. The orzo mixture should be thick and syrupy when it is finished cooking – not dry. If it seems as though the orzo isn’t finished cooking but looks dry, add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue to cook.
When the orzo is tender, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the green onions and cheese. Add the pepper and additional salt to taste, if needed. Garnish with additional green onions and serve immediately!
The dish has a tendency to become a bit dry the longer it sits so make haste and serve as quickly as can be!
Notes
Herbs + Veggies: this recipe can be dressed up in a variety of ways with fresh herbs (rosemary, basil) and bright green veggies like peas or asparagus. Let your imagination go wild! Serve Immediately: also, please note that this dish is best served immediately as it tends to dry out a bit the longer it sits.