Orzo Baked With Greek Cheeses

* Exported from MasterCook *

ORZO BAKED WITH GREEK CHEESES

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Cheese/eggs
Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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14 1/2 oz Can chicken broth
Salt
1 lb Orzo or risi pasta
1/2 c Whipping cream
1/4 c Olive oil
1/2 lb Feta cheese, crumbled
1 tb Chopped fresh dill
Pepper
1/3 c Grated Kasseri or Romano
-cheese

Makes 8 servings.

Pour broth into large pot. Add enough water to broth
to almost fill pot.

Add salt and bring to boil. Stir in orzo and boil
until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring
occasionally. Drain well. Return to pot. Mix in cream,
oil, feta and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to 1 1/2 quart baking dish. (Can be prepared
1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room
temperature before continuing.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle orzo with
cheese. Bake until heated through, about 40 minutes.

Source: Bon Appetit magazine, March 1991



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