Thursday, August 18, 2011

Creamed Orzo with Leeks and Parmesan

  • 4 Tbl butter

  • 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced thinly

  • 1 cup chicken stock (canned is fine)

  • 1 cup orzo cooked
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Ground nutmeg to taste

  • 4 Tbl grated Parmesan cheese

Get your pot of water boiling and start your orzo. While the orzo cooks...

Melt butter in large saute pan. Add leeks and cook over Medium heat until they are completely loose. Add chicken stock and simmer until the stock almost disappears. Drain your orzo when it's finished cooking. Then at this point add cream to the sauté pan with the leek mixture. Heat thoroughly and pour over orzo. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. A sprinkling of each will do. Just before serving, add the Parmesan and stir until it melts.