Peas & Ham With Creamy Orzo Recipe

Name: Peas & Ham With Creamy Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry orzo pasta; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup fresh peas; 1 cup diced ham steak; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dry orzo pasta
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup fresh peas
1 cup diced ham steak
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
black pepper

1
Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2
Saute onion in oil in a saucepan over med-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
4
Stir in wine, cream, broth, peas, and ham; simmer over med-low heat until peas are tender, 4-5 minutes.
5
Stir in cooked orzo.
6
Off heat, stir in egg yolk and Parmesan until thoroughly combined (yolk will cook from residual heat without the risk of curdling).
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Per cup: 416 calories, 24 g total fat (11 g sat), 3 g fiber, 30 g carb.

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* 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: 1 cup dry orzo pasta, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Peas & Ham With Creamy Orzo 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.

Peas & Ham With Creamy Orzo

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