Cheesy Orzo Pilaf Recipe

Name: Cheesy Orzo Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups orzo pasta; 14 ounces ready-to-use vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth; 2/3 cup white wine; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to give it that extra zing); 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed; 1/2 cup fire-roasted sweet red pepper, diced; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo pasta
14 ounces ready-to-use vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth
2/3 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to give it that extra zing)
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1/2 cup fire-roasted sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

1
In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes.
3
Add in sweet red peppers and just warm throughout.
4
Add orzo; cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper & bring to a simmer.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 11-16 minutes.
7
Add peas to saucepan, cover again, and remove from heat.
8
Let stand 5 minutes.
9
Add cheese and parsley; stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.

869

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 cups orzo pasta, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Orzo Pilaf falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Orzo Pilaf

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