14 1/2 oz can chicken broth
1 salt
1 lb orzo or risi pasta
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 pepper
1/3 cup grated kasseri or romano cheese
Directions
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
Servings: 8 servings
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