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Cheesy Pesto Orzo

4/26/2012

 
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Cheese, pesto, and pasta. It doesn't get much better than this. The only thing that could have made this better would have been if I could have made fresh pesto. However, I don't have the basil reserves yet so I used a jar of pesto. I wrote parmesan cheese in the recipe, but I actually used half parmesan and half gruyere. You could also use fontina or monterey jack with good results. If you really like pesto, you can add more than I said. Make it your own. This is a great side dish, and since I seem to struggle on new side dish ideas, I'm glad I found this one!

This is an easy recipe to make, and it's done in one pot. I served this with some Italian sausage patties and garlic bread. I love orzo because I can "trick" my anti-pasta husband into eating pasta. It's a win for me. If I would have done this recipe with spaghetti....forget about it. He never would have eaten it.

Cheesy Pesto Orzo
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Makes 4 servings

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup orzo
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons pesto
Salt and pepper, to taste

In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add the orzo, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed. When the pasta is done, add the cheese and stir until it's melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. If the pasta is too thick, you can add a few tablespoons of broth or milk to get it creamier.

Adapted from Sprinkled with Flour
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Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche link
4/26/2012 05:42:40 pm

This looks amazing! What could be better than gooey cheesy pasta with pesto!

surkhab link
4/27/2012 12:11:02 am

Wow ! Nice blog . Thanks for sharing this recipe .

Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook link
4/27/2012 12:32:13 am

Say the word "Pesto," and I'm there! Plus the cheesiness makes this even better. You're right, this does look super easy, but so good!

Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) link
4/27/2012 01:24:01 am

So simple and yet so tasty. I know this is more of a side dish but I think I'd enjoy this all on its own. :)

Anita at Hungry Couple link
4/27/2012 06:33:15 am

Hard to imagine someone not liking pasta. I also can't imagine anyone not liking this delicious sounding recipe!

steph link
4/27/2012 06:37:29 am

Oooh! Look at all the cheesiness happening here!! DELISH!

Ridwan link
4/27/2012 06:14:57 pm

Sound Yummy with those mixed cheese,and so simple too and yes I love basil pesto :)

Tina link
4/27/2012 10:57:01 pm

So glad I found your site - this dish is a favorite of ours and I like adding peas. Orzo is so incredibly rich. Love it.
Thanks so much for the nice comment on the dinner rolls I made :-)
Have a great weekend.

Carlene
5/10/2012 11:24:00 pm

I love adding peas to lots of things, definitely a bonus to this yummy dish! :)

Jen @ The Scrumptious Pumpkin link
4/28/2012 12:30:30 am

I love to cook with whole wheat pasta and I think these ingredients would taste amazing with whole wheat orzo. Can't wait to try it :) Thanks for stopping by my blog - I look forward to seeing more from you! :)

Debra Kapellakis
4/28/2012 03:42:38 am

thank you, I am always looking for new ways to use this pasta

The Wimpy Vegetarian link
4/28/2012 10:34:44 am

This looks so wonderful! Such a comforting dish to tuck into. Really like your blog a lot!!

Jessica link
4/29/2012 01:59:39 pm

Looks so delicious!


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