Saffron Orzo
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 11:41am

Ingredients




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

Preparation

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 Bowl dissolve the saffron and 1 tablespoon of the hot cooking liquid. 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. 4 Serves 6.