Saffron Orzo

5 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo rice-shaped pasta
  • saffron threads teaspoon crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan bring the broth and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, add the orzo, and boil it for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is al dente. In a small
  2. 2
    Bowl dissolve the saffron and 1 tablespoon of the hot cooking liquid.
  3. 3
    Drain the orzo well, return it to the pan, and stir in the saffron mixture, the butter, the Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste.

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