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Creamy Orzo

Recipe #302788 | 28 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 12 -14 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: ~la petite chef~

This Giada recipe is great for year round, especially summer if served cold.

Posted on: May 8, 2008

Ingredients

  • lb orzo pasta
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • large shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomato, juices drained
  • cup frozen peas (optional) or green beans (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • Directions

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

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (120g)

    Recipe makes 12 servings

    Calories 283
    Calories from Fat 124 (43%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 13.8g 21%
    Saturated Fat 7.2g 36%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 39mg 13%
    Sodium 181mg 7%
    Potassium 180mg 5%
    Total Carbohydrate 31.8g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%
    Sugars 2.0g
    Protein 8.2g 16%
    Vitamin A 469mcg 9%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
    Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 3%
    Vitamin C 5mg 9%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 102mg 10%
    Iron 1mg 8%

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