Orzo Pilaf Recipe - Şehriyeli Pilav TarifiThe next time you are going to reach for the rice to make a pilaf, choose orzo pasta instead! This pasta is shaped like a grain of rice. It's delicious in this easy recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups orzo pasta
* 1 (14-ounce) can ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth
* 2/3 cup water
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
Preparation:
In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 11-16 minutes.
Add peas to saucepan, cover again, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Add cheese and parsley; stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.