In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add orzo and saute for 2 minutes, stirring until lightly browned.
Add broth to orzo and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until orzo is cooked and water is absorbed (about 20 minutes.)
Stir in parmesan and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For each cup of dry orzo, you’ll get approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked orzo, or about 5 cups per 8 ounce package of orzo.
How much orzo do you need for one person? When you’re serving it as a side dish, 3/4 cup is the perfect amount. If you’re serving it as the main attraction for your meal, you’ll want to increase this to 1 1/2 cups per serving.