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Creamy Orzo
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 28 Minutes
Servings: 14
This Giada recipe is great for year round, especially summer if served cold.
Ingredients:
1 lb orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
1 cup frozen peas (optional) or 1 cup green beans (optional)
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
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!
By RecipeOfHealth.com