TOASTED ORZO WITH PEAS AND PARMESAN

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Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 6 to 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
Salt
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 pound orzo
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
10 ounces frozen peas (about 1 3/4 cups)
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
Pinch ground nutmeg
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; when foaming subsides, add onion and 3/4 teaspons salt and cook, stirring fruently, until onion has softened and is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orzo and cook, stirring freuently with heatproof rubber saptula, until most of orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Off heat, add vermouth and chicken broth. Return skillet to medium-high heat and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. With rubber spatula, stir in peas, Parmesan, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Let stand off heat until peas are heated through, about 2 minutes; adjust seasoning with salt and serve.

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