Toasted Orzo With Peas And Parmesan

Total Time: 29 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 19 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons)
• 1 lb uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)
• 3/4 cup dry vermouth or 3/4 cup dry wine
• 1 3/4 cups frozen peas
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• ground nutmeg, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• 3 add orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until most of orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
• 4 turn off heat and add vermouth and chicken broth.
• 5 go back to medium-high heat and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• 6 gently stir in peas, cheese, nutmeg, and pepper to taste.
• 7 remove from heat and let it stand until peas are heated through, about 2 minutes.