Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Name: Parmesan Orzo and Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 small onion (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1.5 cup orzo (dry); 24 ounce chicken broth; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 0.25 teaspoon pepper; 1.5 cup peas (thawed); 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese

5 servings

Parmesan Orzo and Peas is an easy side dish to pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal. Orzo and sweet peas are coated in a light parmesan sauce with onions and garlic. Made in just twenty minutes in a single pan.

Ingredients

unsalted butter
2 tbsp
onion
diced
1 small
garlic
minced
2 clove
orzo
dry
1 ½ c
chicken broth
24 oz
salt
½ tsp
Italian seasoning
½ tsp
pepper
¼ tsp
peas
thawed
1 ½ c
Parmesan cheese
¾ c

Directions

1
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2
Add uncooked orzo, chicken broth, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed and orzo is al dente (check your pasta's package directions for exact cooking times - for De Cecco brand orzo the cooking time is 10 minutes).
3
Remove lid and add peas and Parmesan cheese. Stir for about a minute, or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and allow to set for 5 minutes before serving.

Parmesan Orzo and Peas

20 min5 servings321 cal

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