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Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup cremini mushroom
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup canned peas
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt, to taste
Method
- Bring a salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still al dente (slightly firm), stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove pan from heat. Add parmesan to pasta mixture.
- Stir pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with desired amount of salt, and serve hot.
- Chunks of chicken or shrimp could be added if you choose to serve this as a main dish.
