Categories: Main Dish, Pasta, Pork
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot , finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1/2 lb smoked ham , cubed
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup frozen peas , thawed
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender,about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.
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Add the ham and cook until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat.
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Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
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Stir in some reserved cooking liquid until pasta is desired consistency.
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Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.