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Parmesan-Brown Butter Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts
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Parmesan-Brown Butter Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp shallots diced
  • 1½ cups of orzo
  • 3 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brown the butter by heating it in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, cook for a few minutes until it just starts to darken in color, then add the shallots and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover & simmer for 20-25 minutes. The orzo should be tender, and the liquid absorbed
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, parsley, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste, then stir until well combined.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy.