Toasted Orzo With Peas And Parmesan Recipe

Name: Toasted Orzo With Peas And Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons); 1 lb uncooked orzo pasta; 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable); 3/4 cup dry vermouth or 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 3/4 cups frozen peas; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; ground nutmeg, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons)
1 lb uncooked orzo pasta
3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)
3/4 cup dry vermouth or 3/4 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups frozen peas
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
ground nutmeg, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
2
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until most of orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Turn off heat and add vermouth and chicken broth.
5
Go back to medium-high heat and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Gently stir in peas, cheese, nutmeg, and pepper to taste.
7
Remove from heat and let it stand until peas are heated through, about 2 minutes.

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Toasted Orzo With Peas And Parmesan 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.

Toasted Orzo With Peas And Parmesan

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