ORZO PASTA WITH PEAS AND ANNATTO SAGE SAUCE

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This is a delicious and very different pasta dish, inspired by the African cuisine. Created by chef Keith Famie.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     African

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dired porcini mushroom
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground annatto seed
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup fresh peas, blanched
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, julienned
2 cups orzo pasta, cooked
1/2 cup manchego cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak the mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and discard the liquid.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the annatto powder and sage. Continue to simmer the cream sauce for another 2 minutes. Season the annatto-sage cream sauce with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • In a different saute pan over medium heat, saute the drained mushrooms in the butter until golden brown and tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the blanched peas, sundried tomatoes and orzo to the pan. Toss all the ingredients until hot. Stir in the annatto-sage cream and the grated cheese. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.6, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 170.7, Sodium 195.4, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 16.7

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