Orzo with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Orzo with Tomatoes and Parmesan- a quick and easy side dish.

This recipe contains chicken stock, pasta (orzo), butter, garlic (fresh), tomatoes (plum, canned), italian seasoning, black pepper, scallions, cheese (parmesan, grated)

6 Servings

Prep time: < 5 min

Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cup(s) orzo
• 2 tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 cup(s) chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, cracked
• 3 whole green onions, chopped
• 2 oz. grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

• 1. Bring stock to boil in medium saucepan. Add orzo; cook on medium heat 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large nonstick skillet on medium-low heat. Add tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook and stir 2 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften.
• 3. Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. butter, cooked orzo and pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green onions and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir 1 minute.