Primavera Orzo

Name: Primavera Orzo
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 cup shredded carrots, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, a handful; 1 cup frozen peas; Salt and pepper

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, a handful
1 cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
2

Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream.
3

Add garlic, shallots, zucchini and carrots.
4

Saute 5 minutes.
5

Add curry, chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6

Add orzo and bring to a boil.
7

Cover and reduce heat to medium.
8

Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs the liquid and is al dente in texture, 10 minutes.
9

Uncover and stir in cheese, parsley and peas.
10

Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.