Description
A delicious and creamy one-pot dish featuring orzo pasta, fresh peas, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the orzo is tender, stir in the peas and heavy cream.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Pea & Parmesan Orzo, easy recipes, vegetarian pasta