PEAS & HAM WITH CREAMY ORZO

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Make and share this Peas & Ham With Creamy Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dry orzo pasta
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup fresh peas
1 cup diced ham steak
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Saute onion in oil in a saucepan over med-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in wine, cream, broth, peas, and ham; simmer over med-low heat until peas are tender, 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked orzo.
  • Off heat, stir in egg yolk and Parmesan until thoroughly combined (yolk will cook from residual heat without the risk of curdling).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Per cup: 416 calories, 24 g total fat (11 g sat), 3 g fiber, 30 g carb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 120.1, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 11.7

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