Creamy Orzo

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Cook with your Kids

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (323)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Alicia Robertsdale, AL 11-17-2009
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Love, love, love!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe several times and my husband and (picky) son love it! Last night I added some shrimp to it and it was... even more awesome! I just sauteed the shrimp with the oil, onions, garlic, and tomatoes before I added the peas and cream! Wonderful twist! Do try!Read more
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Dale Valrico, FL 11-15-2009
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Very easy and tastey
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe. I substituted Rotel diced tomatoes with chili's which gave this recipe a little kick. I will... definitely used this recipe over and over.Read more
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rusty Fort Worth, TX 10-28-2009
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suprisingly easy and tasty!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm going to start using this more instead of potatoes!
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Janis Spring Hill, TN 10-20-2009
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This is Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish does need to be tested for every palate, I have made this twice and I just read the reviews and it is for... everyones taste. Taste your food, I added these changes, boiled my orzo in chicken stock, added red peppper flake and good cheese. I was a hero last night, my friend who is a caterer said she is looking for something to replace rice with and she couldn't stop talking about it. Very Good side dish, just taste and experiment. Read more
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Crystal Rapid City , SD 10-12-2009
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Quick Easy and Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Loved this recipie made it for the first time for my boyfriend, he seemed to enjoy it, thanks giada will make it again.
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melissa miami beach, FL 10-08-2009
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So Delicious & Creamy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was absolutely delicious! It was easy to prepare; I made it to go with stuffed eggplant. Couldn't wait to have it... as leftovers the next day. I'll definitely be making this again! Read more