Ingredients
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3 -4 tablespoons butter
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
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1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
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2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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3 cups canned chicken broth
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 -2 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)
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seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)
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parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
- Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add in the chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.