Directions:
- Bring a salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still al dente (slightly firm), stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove pan from heat. Add parmesan to pasta mixture.
- Stir pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with desired amount of salt, and serve hot.
- Chunks of chicken or shrimp could be added if you choose to serve this as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 252.07 Kcal (1055 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 143.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.91g | 24% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.83mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 464.81mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 241.12mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.85g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 4.31g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.26g | 9% | |
| Protein | 10.66g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 21.6mg | 120% | |
| Calcium | 201.5mg | 20% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 141.42 Kcal (592 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 80.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.93g | 24% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.61mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 260.78mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 135.28mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.02g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 2.42g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.27g | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.98g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 12.1mg | 120% | |
| Calcium | 113.1mg | 20% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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