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Summer Orzo with Peas and Mushrooms

June 30, 2012 by hipfoodiemom 3 Comments

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Now that I am home with my girls, I have really been enjoying cooking for them and my husband (of course!) so I have been constantly looking for quick and easy dishes, especially for lunch. Before I had kids, I would buy a lot of instant pasta. You know, the ones with everything already made and frozen – including the sauce- and all you do is heat it up in a skillet or pan? Let me just say that I am not frowning on instant pasta (frozen or non-frozen) at all and I think that Trader Joe’s has a lot of great, yummy ones. But, there has to be a “but”- now that I have so many easy, quick recipes at my finger tips, I’d much rather cook for my family when I can.

 

Pasta. Dude, it’s so easy. And you can throw so many different veggies in there and make so many different kinds of sauces.. it’s really versatile and again- really quick and easy. This dish took me about 20-25 minutes and if you do these things- you are set and ready to cook at any time:

 

  1. Keep your pantry stocked with a variety of pasta and chicken broth (I always make sure I have at least 2 boxes of chicken broth)
  2. Keep your fridge stocked with a variety of fresh veggies like: mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, fresh herbs etc
  3. Keep your fridge stocked with cheese of some sort. You can’t go wrong with parmesan and I highly recommend grating the cheese on your own so buy those cheese wedges and not the pre-grated ones. You get little to no flavor with the pre-grated ones.
  4. Make sure you always have onions (red and white or yellow), garlic (or crushed garlic), olive oil and balsamic vinegar on hand

So, here’s a fantastic tasting, super fast (in about 25 minutes) Orzo recipe and you could really use any kind of pasta in this dish. Hope you give this one a try! Enjoy!

 

Summer Orzo with Peas and Mushrooms

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Summer Orzo with Peas and Mushrooms

Course: Main, Pasta
Author: Hip Foodie Mom, adapted from Giada's recipe

Ingredients

  • 3- 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped Green onion to sprinkle on top optional

Instructions

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the peas and the orzo mixture to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

 

 

 

This recipe was adapted from Giada’s. . but she made a baked Orzo with Fontina cheese and peas. Her recipe is heavier and requires baking so it’s takes longer but I am sure it’s divine. To see Giada’s recipe, click here.

 

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Comments

  1. Food Follower says

    June 30, 2012 at 3:40 am

    I remember using Trader Joe’s instant pastas! This orzo looks great. Also wanted to let you know that I was inspired by your soba noodle post and made them for dinner last night. (I will post later on in the day).

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      June 30, 2012 at 9:02 am

      Awesome! How did it turn out? Can’t wait to read your post!

      Reply

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