Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Parmesan Broccoli Orzo


I needed something easy and quick for dinner tonight. Rob and Maura made themselves pizza bagels, but I didn't want that. Also, I wasn't hungry when they ate. So later on, I had to cook for just me. Which hardly ever happens around here. I remembered that I had some orzo and that I hadn't had any in a while. So this is what I did.



Parmesan Broccoli Orzo

Ingredients:
2 oz orzo pasta (any pasta would work for this)
1 tbsp butter
1/3 cut broccoli florets, cut into very small pieces
1 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions:
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and salt the water. Add pasta after water has come to a boil and boil for about 9-10 minutes. Add broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain well. Toss with all other ingredients and enjoy!

How easy is that??!! I realize with the addition of butter, this isn't an especially healthy meal. But it has veggies!

4 comments:

  1. Ooooh that looks great! I'm still not good at making orzo for some reason, I need to give it another shot!

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  2. YUM! That looks very good, something different to do with my Orzo.

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  3. looks delicious! i'll have to try this one out!

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  4. I made this tonight, I added some mushrooms. It was VERY good!

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