Appetizers & Side Dishes
6 Cheese Italian Lemon Basil Orzo
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Servings: 8 | Calories: 346
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
8
Calories
346
Save the heavy pasta sauce for another day and opt for this light and invigorating Italian meal instead. Sargento® Shredded 6 Cheese Italian will really bring all of the flavors in this summery dish together once you’ve topped your plate off with yummy garnishes to your taste buds’ delight.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or shallots
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 oz.) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 lb. orzo pasta, cooked and drained
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded 6 Cheese Italian, divided
- Diced plum tomato (optional)
- Basil sprigs (optional)
Directions
- Cook onion in oil in medium saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until softened. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Whisk in broth gradually; heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon juice, lemon rind and pepper.
- Toss orzo with broth mixture, basil and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Top with tomatoes, remaining cheese and basil sprigs, if desired.
