Orzo Primavera

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 7 people

Categories: Pasta, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, ground
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional

Directions

  1. Combine water and salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.

  2. Add orzo and cook 5 minutes.

  3. Add asparagus and cook 4 more minutes.

  4. Drain and set aside in a large serving bowl.

  5. Cook garlic and bell pepper in margarine and oil in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until crisp-tender.

  6. Keep stirring, and add peas; cook another minute. Add broth, lemon rind, and white pepper; bring to a boil and cook one minute.

  7. Add vegetable mixture to orzo and asparagus; toss and top with parmesan cheese.

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