Risotto-Style Orzo with Tomatoes & Asiago Cheese
Yield
3 servingsPrep
5 minCook
25 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 ½ | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
minced |
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| ¾ | cup |
chicken broth
|
|
| 3 | medium |
tomatoes
peeled, seeded, diced |
|
| ¼ | cup |
asiago cheese
grated |
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
fresh, minced |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 23 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
minced |
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 177 | ml |
chicken broth
|
|
| 3 | medium |
tomatoes
peeled, seeded, diced |
|
| 59 | ml |
asiago cheese
grated |
*
|
| 45 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, minced |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
ground |
*
|
Directions
Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a large saucepan.
Add orzo and 1½ teaspoon. salt, cook until orzo is just tender, about 12 minutes.
Drain and cool orzo slightly.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet.
Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in orzo, chicken stock, and tomatoes; bring to boil and simmer, stirring often until liquid is absorbed by the orzo, about 5 minutes.
Stir in grated cheese and parsley. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon. pepper or to taste. Serve immediately.
