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Parmesan Orzo (2)

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Parmesan Orzo (2)

Simple & Delicious March/April 2006
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
MAKES: 2 servings (3/4-cup ea)

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.

Ingredients:
• 2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons spreadable chive and onion fat-free cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons fat free 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.

3/4 cup 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.