Parmesan Herbed Orzo Food

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• In a large skillet add the olive oil, butter and cook for about 30 seconds until the butter melts. Stir in the onion and garlic and let it cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes aromatic.
• Add the orzo to the skillet and let it cook for about 2 minutes just in the oil so that it starts to toast lightly, this will give it a nutty flavor.
• Season with salt and pepper then stir in the chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a medium-low, cover with a lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
• Serve immediately.

PARMESAN GARLIC ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir orzo into garlic mixture and mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

SLOW COOKER PARMESAN HERB CHICKEN & ORZO

Steps:

• Season chicken with a bit of the Italian seasonings and salt and pepper on both sides. Cook in a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side until browned on the outsides.
• Transfer chicken to a greased slow cooker. Add chicken broth, butter, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and salt and pepper to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. Stir in orzo, cover and cook for another 30-45 minutes on high.
• Uncover and use a fork to pull chicken out of the slow cooker. Stir contents of slow cooker, then return chicken to slow cooker, on top of the orzo mixture.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese over chicken. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper if desired.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN & BASIL

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute orzo in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cheese, basil and pepper. If desired, top with fresh basil.

EASY HERBED RISOTTO STYLE ORZO

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Drain reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the orzo to the pot and stir in the butter, oil, and herbs along with salt and pepper, to taste. Add a little pasta water if you want a looser dish.

HERBED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat broiler Combine 2 tablespoons Parmesan, breadcrumb, parsley, basil and 1/8 teaspoon salt in shallow dish.
• Place egg white in a shallow dish.
• Dip each chicken tender in egg white, dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, cook 3 minutes on each site or until done. Set aside.
• Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, spaghetti sauce, vinegar and pepper in a microwave safe bowl.
• cover with plastic wrap, vent.
• Microwave mixture at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Pour over chicken in pan.
• Sprinkle evenly with remaining Parmesan and provolone cheese.
• Wrap handle of pan with foil broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding onions during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth; stir in pimientos. Drain pasta; add to cream cheese mixture and toss to coat.

CREAMY LEMON HERB ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions until just al dente, about 7 minutes; drain.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the cooked orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest and 4 tablespoons of cream. Add the additional 2 tablespoons cream if desired.
• Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH HERBED ORZO AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• ►Arrange scallops on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Place more paper towels on top of scallops, then top with another large rimmed baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb excess moisture.
• ►Remove top baking sheet and towels from scallops. Season with salt and pepper. Working in three batches, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil per batch in non-stick skillet over high heat until smoking. Place of scallops around the circumference of the pan, flat side down for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and transfer to plate or baking dish. Repeat these steps, allowing the pan and oil to reheat before starting each batch.
• ►After the final batch, wipe pan clean with paper towel. Set heat to medium- high and add olive oil. Once oil is shimmering, add orzo and stir until coated with oil, then add vegetable stock and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until orzo is al dente and almost all the liquid is dissolved, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• ►Transfer orzo to serving platter, arrange scallops on top, and finish with pine nuts, chives, and parmesan. Serve with a side of lemon slices if desired.

LEMON HERBED ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook dried orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return pasta and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Stir in finely shredded lemon peel, thinly sliced fresh basil, snipped fresh chives, snipped fresh thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until water is absorbed. Serve warm.

PARMESAN HERB-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI AND LEMON ZEST CREMA WITH FLORENTINE ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Before You Cook Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Prepare The Ingredients Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Halve tomatoesCoarsely chop spinachSet out butter to soften 2 Cook The Orzo Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes. Strain and return to pan. Cover and set aside. 3 Bake The Mahi Add softened butter, parmesan, and panko to a small bowl until completely combined.Pat fillets dry and top with a pinch of salt and pepper. Top evenly with butter mixture.Transfer fillets to prepared baking sheet and roast in a hot oven until mahi mahi reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 10-12 minutes. 4 Finish The Orzo In a large nonstick pan over medium high heat, add 1 tsp olive oil, tomatoes, and spinach. Cook 2-3 minutes or until tomatoes are softened. Add orzo and garlic salt.Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and 2 tsp olive oil until completely combined. 5 Make The Crema and Finish The Dish Add sour cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl until completely combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mahi mahi with crema. Bon appétit!

HERBED ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add orzo and boil according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain it well, and transfer to a bowl.
• 2. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Toss the mixture until it is well-combined.

PARMESAN HERB ORZO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook for a few minutes, stirring often, so the orzo toasts. Pour in the stock along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom, until the liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in the parmesan cheese and the herbs. Serve!

HERBED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preparation Preheat broiler. Combine 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken tender in egg white; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside. Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, pasta sauce, vinegar, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; vent. Microwave sauce mixture at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Pour the sauce over chicken in pan. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan and provolone cheese. Wrap handle of pan with foil, and broil 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.

GARLIC PARMESAN HERB & ARUGULA ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
• Add Progresso Chicken Broth, shredded parmesan cheese, garlic, arugula, and rosemary to the bowl of orzo. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with grated parmesan. Top with parsley, if desired.
• Enjoy!

PARMESAN HERBED ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo as directed on package.
• In a large bowl, toss together orzo with remaining ingredients. Can be served warm or chilled.