Orzo Parsley Gratin

Directions

1In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the orzo with the garlic for 10 minutes, or until it is al dente.

2Drain. Rinse the orzo well under cold water and drain it well again.

3Remove the garlic cloves, peel them, and mash them with a fork.

4In a large bowl whisk the mashed garlic with the cream.

5Add the orzo, the broth, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of the parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Combine the mixture well.

6Transfer the mixture to a buttered 2-quart baking dish and smooth the top.

7In a small bowl toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and parsley.

8Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the orzo mixture, and dot the top with the butter that has been cut into very thin slices.

9Bake in preheated 325 oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until it is bubbly around the edges and the top is golden.