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Parmesan Orzo
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 2
Here's an elegant and mouthwatering Parmesan Orzo, shared by Marian Platt in Sequim, Washington. The creamy cheese-flavored side dish goes with a variety of entrees and is something to celebrate with its flecks of green onions and red pimientos.—Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington
Ingredients:
2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
Directions:
1. 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. Yield: 2 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com