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| Recipe inspired by allrecipes.com Orzo with Parmesan & Basil |
I LOVE orzo pasta! It is such a nice change of pace from rice dishes. This is super easy, super delicious, and super impressive! This recipe is also very versatile - you can change it up easily to suit your needs, but the following is how I make it most of the time.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat and add the orzo. Stir until lightly browned
Stir in water and chicken base and bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed
While the orzo is simmering it is a good time to prepare the spinach. In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds
Add the whole bag of spinach and a pinch of salt...
...saute until wilted
Set aside until orzo is done
When orzo is done add the spinach and the Parmesan and mix well. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. The Parmesan will add some saltiness to the dish, so be sure to give it a taste to ensure you don't add too much salt!
Here are some other tasty orzo recipes we love!
Here are some other tasty orzo recipes we love!
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| Sun Dried Tomato Basil Orzo |
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| Garlic and Parmesan Orzo with Fresh Veggies |
ENJOY!
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| Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu |
Yum yum yum...I ewcently re-introduced myself to orzo. Forgot how much I loved it!
ReplyDeleteOmgosh! I love it! I pick orzo over rice any day!
DeleteI am going to make this tomorrow for my daughter, but I've never used chicken base and don't know what it is. I looked it up and it seems it can be a powder or paste. What do you use? I just want to make sure I buy the right thing so I don't ruin this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI buy the Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base. It is a paste. You can find that near the chicken broth in your grocery store. Here is their website so you can see what the jars look like http://www.superiortouch.com/retail/products/better-than-bouillon I hope you both enjoy it :)
DeleteThank you so much! I just bought it and will be making it in a few hours. :)
ReplyDeleteyou are most welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOk, we just finished it. YUM!! So good. My daughter said this should be one of my staple recipes now. I'm sure I'll mention it on my blog sometime soon. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'm so glad you liked it! It is definitely one I make often! I love your blog and all things vintage too - I'm a new follower :).
DeleteThis looks delicious - but I have a quick question: Do you not cook the orzo in boiling water like you would any other pasta? Am I correct in thinking I cook the orzo in the 2T butter alone? I'll know when it's done by it's light brown color? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Jill! Sorry that was confusing - The rest of the directions are under the photo ;o) I do not cook orzo like traditional pasta, but after you toast it lightly in the butter you add the water and the chicken base - bring to a boil - cover - reduce heat, and cook for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Hope that helps! Marion
DeleteThis is so AMAZING. I was extremely and pleasantly surprised. Thank you for the great recipe!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing that - you made my day :) ~Marion
DeleteFound this on pinterest and tried it tonight. Absolutely delicious. I didn't have chicken base, so i added that new concentrated stock to the water and let it boil. I actually think that i could cut the butter and it would still be divine. I will try that next time as it is definitely a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like it! You can absolutely cut the butter, but I recommend subbing in olive oil maybe using 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter to toast the orzo in place of the 2 tbsps of butter and you can do the same when sauteing the spinach. If you don't use enough butter/oil the orzo might stick and won't be as creamy, so it just depends on your preferences. Thanks for stopping by!!
DeleteJust made this for dinner. It was marvelous! I used generic butter flavored spray (like Pam) to saute' the orzo. I didn't have the chicken base, so I used a 14.5 oz can of chicken broth. No water. I also used the spray for the spinach along with 1 Tbls of "I can't believe it's not butter". It was a bit pasty, not creamy but the taste was sure there. I served it with the "No fail Salmon" from Pinterest. Delish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Hope! I'm glad it turned out for ya! Chicken broth is a fine substitute. I used to use that until I discovered chicken base and now I'm addicted to the stuff haha. So happy you liked it, and I'm going to have to try that salmon!
Delete@Hope, I am not here to preach but please avoid using sprays like Pam. They are dangerous to health, I don't mean that lightly. Take care.
DeleteHow many servings is this recipe?
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy, This is about 4 servings. Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteThanks so much for this recipe! I cooked it tonight and it was delicious! I cooked it just as you instructed and paired it with a honey-lime shrimp recipe I also found on Pinterest. Thanks again for sharing!
ReplyDeleteooohhhhh honey-lime shrimp!! That sounds wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the orzo. Thank you for stopping by to let me know. I so appreciate it! :)
DeleteI love ORZO and this looks very good and i am going to try it today. As soon as i get off of work i am going to the store to get every thing so i can make it.
DeleteThanks for stopping by Delores! I think you'll like it - it is a family fave in our house!! And so easy to make. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
DeleteHi - Looks delish :) I am making for a large group -- do you think I can double or even triple the recipe? Can i make ahead of time and heat later?
ReplyDeleteMaureen, thanks for stopping by!! I would recommend making it in batches and then mixing it all together. You can make this ahead of time, however, the consistency suffers a little. I eat it for leftovers all the time and the flavor is still great!
DeleteJust made this tonight! SO good, and my husband absolutely loved it. I'm going to check out your other recipes now to see what I'm making for dinner tomorrow :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAddie Mae, Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I'm so glad you and your husband loved it! Enjoy browsing the site and let me know if you have any questions! Thanks again, Marion :)
DeleteThis was absolutely delicious and so simple! My husband loved it and has commented on how good it was several times since then. I used chicken broth to cook the orzo. We do not eat a lot of meat and I served this as an entree with a salad. YUM!
ReplyDeletemshight, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to let me know how much you liked it! I love this as an entree and sometimes even add mushrooms (cause I LOVE 'shrooms!). I'm so glad you liked it and chicken broth is a great substitute! I use it sometimes if I have it on hand ;)
DeleteTried it tonight with grilled chicken and mushrooms. Sauteed the mushrooms with the garlic and then added the "pre-fab" chicken strips to warm through before adding the spinach on top. Divine!
Deleteyummmmmm!
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