Cheesy Orzo Pilaf
The next time you are going to reach for the rice to make a pilaf, choose orzo pasta instead! This pasta is shaped like a grain of rice. It's delicious in this easy recipe - it is loaded with all kinds of good stuff! I love it and it shows. Lol
Steps
In large saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook and stir until crisp-tender , about 6-7 minutes.
Add in sweet red peppers and just warm throughout.
Add orzo.
Cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted , about 5 minutes.
Stir in broth , water , salt , and pepper & bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low , cover saucepan , and cook until pasta is al dente , about 11-16 minutes.
Add peas to saucepan , cover again , and remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Add cheese and parsley.
Stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.
Ingredients
butter, onion, garlic cloves, orzo pasta, vegetable broth, white wine, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen baby peas, sweet red pepper, parmesan cheese, flat leaf parsley