Creamy Orzo Recipe

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Creamy Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Cook orzo in a large saucepan of salted water, until tender but still firm to the bite, approx 8 minites.
  2. Meanwhile, saute the shallot and garlic in oil over medium heat. approx 2 minites.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook until tender. approx 8 minites.
  4. Stir in the cream and peas, then orzo.
  5. Remove from heat and toss to coat.
  6. Add Parmesan until sauce coats pasta thickly adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency.
  7. Season with salt-n-pep and serve!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 123.78 Kcal (518 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.82g 14%
Cholesterol 18.23mg 6%
Sodium 119.34mg 5%
Potassium 91.32mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.74g 3%
Sugars 2.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 5%
Protein 4.05g 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 73.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.59 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.08g 14%
Cholesterol 24.97mg 6%
Sodium 163.51mg 5%
Potassium 125.11mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.6g 3%
Sugars 2.88g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 5%
Protein 5.56g 8%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 100.7mg 7%

* 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

  • 3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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