Creamy Orzo Recipe

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Creamy Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  2. Drain - reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large pan frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, saute until until tender (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook until tender (5-8 minutes).
  5. Stir in cream and peas.
  6. Add orzo and toss to coat.
  7. Remove from heat; add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
  8. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved pasta water to maintain a creamy consistency.
  9. Season with salt & pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 216.61 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.44g 24%
Cholesterol 31.9mg 11%
Sodium 208.85mg 9%
Potassium 159.81mg 3%
Total Carbs 13.54g 5%
Sugars 3.68g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 8%
Protein 7.1g 14%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 128.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.59 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.08g 24%
Cholesterol 24.97mg 11%
Sodium 163.51mg 9%
Potassium 125.11mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.6g 5%
Sugars 2.88g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 8%
Protein 5.56g 14%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 100.7mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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