How to Cook Orzotto with Peas|Print

Servings: 4

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Onion

1 cup, diced

Orzo

1 1/2 cups

Dry white wine

1/2 cup

Chicken stock

3 cups

Frozen petite green peas

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup, grated

Basil

2 tbsp, chopped

Lemon zest

1 tsp

Heavy cream

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

1 lemon

Salt

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

How to Cook Orzotto with Peas

Prep:

5 m

Cook:

25 m

Ready in:

30 m

Heat olive oil over medium-high in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Saute onion until translucent. Add orzo. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add wine. Cook until absorbed.
Next, gradually add chicken stock, stirring. Bring to a simmer. Then, reduce the heat. Cover. Keep cooking for 10 minutes, or until the stock is almost absorbed. Remove from heat.
Add peas, cheese, basil, zest, cream, and juice. Stir well. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve and enjoy your Orzotto pasta!