Orzo and walnut alfredo

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter
½cupChopped walnuts
ounceParmesan cheese; (grated=1/3 cup)
½poundsOrzo
½cupHeavy cream
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
¼cupSnipped chives or scallion tops

Directions

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the walnuts and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Grate the cheese. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until just done, about 5 minutes, and drain. Return the orzo to the pan and stir in the cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Add the walnuts and chives and serve at once.

Makes 4 servings

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 578 by molony <molony@...> on Jan 22, 1998