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How to Cook Orzotto with Peas

Prep:
5 m
Cook:
25 m
Ready in:
30 m
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This tender orzotto pasta with green peas and basil is ready just 25 minutes!
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INGREDIENTS
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
DIRECTIONS
  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Add peas, cheese, basil, zest, cream, and juice. Stir well. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve and enjoy your Orzotto pasta! 
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