Bringing dinner to a friend on this chilly rainy day.
Cook orzo to package directions (I used 16 oz whole wheat orzo and chicken broth instead of water). Drain and set aside.
Sauté 3 Tb of butter, fresh sage leaves, chopped onion or shallots, and s&p until cooked through.
Add 3/4 C chicken broth and 1/2 C milk and simmer until it starts reducing.
Add 1/2 C canned pumpkin (a little goes a long way in this dish) and stir until combined.
Add orzo and Parmesan cheese to Pumpkin mixture.
Bring grape seed oil or veg oil to a boil and drop fresh sage leaves in for 5 second to fry.
Use slotted spoon to remove and salt right away.
Use as garnish for the orzo.
