Creamy Orzo

Name: Creamy Orzo
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained; 1 1/4 cups whipping cream; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large shallot, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained

1 1/4 cups whipping cream

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

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 saute 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.