Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Peas recipe. A delightful mix of orzo pasta, peas, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Orzo Mixture:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium saucepan, heat butter and olive oil, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Orzo: Add orzo, toast until golden, pour in broth, simmer until tender.
- Add Cream and Peas: Stir in cream, peas, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Cook until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in cooked chicken or shrimp.
- To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or roasted veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
