Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Many people often mistake this as a rice dish.  Orzo is, in fact, a pasta only with similarities to rice.  This is a great pasta side dish to serve with just about anything - steaks, fish, chicken, etc.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
2. In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender.
3. Add the orzo, Parmesan cheese milk, parsley salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through.