Ingredients
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- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and cook until lightly toasted.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for more protein and variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg