Parmesan Basil Orzo

I can't believe how easy this was to make and how much my entire family enjoyed this side dish. I made it exactly as directed and I wouldn't change a single thing. My kids asked me to make it again tomorrow, it was so well received. Wonderful recipe, and I am so delighted I made this dish. Made for B'Zazzled Tag Game in the forums.

Super easy and super good. Orzo now a must on my pantry shelf. Noted a previous reviewer made mention of using pasta so that is on for one of our pasta nights. Other than using snipped parsley for a portion of the basil (family preference) made as posted, another Luvcooken recipe to my family favourites.

I love orzo but after I got everything ready I realized I was out of it, so I made the recipe with bow tie pasta and it was delicious! So easy to make and so flavorful. I need to remember to cook pasta in broth, more often.❤

Made this tasty side to go with our baked parmesan pork chops. So good together!

This orzo not only lickety-split quick and easy, but it’s delicious! I love it especially right after it’s done because it is moist, smooth, and buttery. After it sits, it absorbs the juices, like most pastas. I think that next time I will add extra liquid which will be soupy, but may retain its juiciness over time. For this go-round, once the absorption took place, I added extra broth and a bit of parm and basil. Yum!

Loved this...it was so easy to prepare and the flavor was delicious...you got a nice creamy Parmesan cheese with a bust of basil...made for "best of 2014" tag game...