Creamy Orzo Pasta–A Family Favorite!

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Packed with vegetables and vibrant colors–this not only looks good on a plate, but tastes sensational! This is our go to side dish for salmon fillets— super simple and oh, so comforting!

Creamy Orzo

Sage and Plow
We love this side dish—super simple and so comforting!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 567 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Parmesan grated
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 lb Orzo
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot, large finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes drained
  • 1 1/4 cup Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup Peas, frozen thawed

Instructions
 

  • Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and sauce until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 17gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1459IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Orzo, Pasta
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