Cheesy Orzo

• 1 1/4 c. orzo pasta
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. skim milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• Parmesan cheese curls and thyme sprig for garnish

1. Prepare orzo pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, saute onion in margarine for 5 minutes, until translucent.
2. Stir in flour and salt; cook 1 minute.
3. Gradually stir in milk and thyme.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
5. Reduce heat to low; stir in Parmesan cheese.
6. Continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese melts.
7. Stir orzo into cheese sauce.
8. Garnish with Parmesan cheese curls and thyme sprig.

orzo pasta, onion, margarine, flour, salt, milk, thyme, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese curls

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=550051 (may not work)