Parmesan Orzo (TNT)

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This is a really yummy side dish ... we love orzo at our house so I have fix this quite often.
Enjoy!
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Parmesan Orzo






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


2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.









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







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.



Nutritional Facts: 3/4 cup (prepared with fat-free cream cheese and fat-free milk) equals 284 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.






　




Recipe source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/parmesan-orzo