Orzo with Browned Butter Sauce/ Órzo Kaúto Voútyro

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta available at most supermarkets and co-ops. If you cant get orzo, you can substitute any small pasta or white rice.

½ lb. orzo, uncooked
¹/₃ c. butter or margarine
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese*

1. Cook orzo according to directions on package. Drain in a colander and set aside.
2. While orzo is cooking, put butter in a small saucepan. Melt over medium-high heat and cook until butter turns brown.
3. Place hot, drained orzo in a serving bowl. Pour butter and Parmesan cheese over orzo and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

*For extra zip, substitute kefalotiri chese for the Parmesan cheese