Creamy Orzo With Leeks And Parmesan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced thinly
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
ground nutmeg (optional)
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook orzo in boiling salted water and drain.
While orzo is cooking, melt butter in large saute pan.
Add leeks and cook over medium heat until they are softened.
Add chicken stock and simmer until the stock almost disappears.
Add cream to the saute pan with the leek mixture.
Add cooked orzo and heat thoroughly.
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to your taste.
If it looks a little dry, add a little extra cream.
Just before serving, add the Parmesan and stir until it melts.