Orzotto With Peas

Serves: 6

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

58

Sweetness

33

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Orzo

3 cups

Chicken Stock

1 cup

Heavy Cream

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium-high heat

2

Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes

3

Add the orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally

4

Add the wine (or stock) and cook until absorbed, about 1 minute

5

Gradually add 3 cups chicken stock, stirring frequently

6

Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and cover

7

Cook until the liquid is almost absorbed and the orzo is tender, 8 to 10 minutes

8

Remove from the heat

9

Stir in the peas, parmesan, basil, heavy cream and lemon zest and juice

10

Season with salt and pepper

11

Top each serving with more parmesan

12

Photograph by Ryan Dausch