Orzo Primavera

Name: Orzo Primavera
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 minced shallot; 1 small zucchini, chopped small; 1 cup shredded carrot; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup frozen peas; salt and pepper

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 minced shallot
1 small zucchini, chopped small
1 cup shredded carrot
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and add oil.
2

Add garlic, shallots, zucchini and carrots and saute for five minutes.
3

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4

Add orzo and bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium.
5

Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs the liquid and is al dente in texture, about ten minutes.
6

Uncover and stir in cheese, parsley and peas.
7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.