Serves: 10-12

Preparation time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound orzo pasta

• 1 cup onions - finely chopped

• 3 1⁄2 cups of chicken broth

• 1 3⁄4 cup frozen peas - thawed

• 1 cup parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 garlic cloves - minced

Tools:

• Large skillet

Directions:

  1. Heat the butter in the skillet until it is coated

  2. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until soft. Do not brown!

  3. Add the uncooked orzo; stir until the orzo is fully coated and keep on low heat until the orzo begins to lightly brown

  4. Add chicken broth and stir

  5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until broth has been fully absorbed

  6. Remove from heat and add: peas, cheese and pepper to taste; the peas should heat through within 5 minutes