Cheesy Orzo Pasta with Basil Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups vegetable broth (you can use whatever flavor broth you prefer)
- 1 cup shredded asiago cheese (I use a microplane zester and get a fine shred. If you are doing a coarser shred you may want to use less cheese)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 724g | |
| Calories 1004 | |
| Calories from Fat 131 | 13% |
| Total Fat 15.11g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 7.96g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 1896mg | 79% |
| Potassium 542mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 182.79g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 25% |
| Sugars 10.33g | 7% |
| Protein 31.09g | 50% |
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