Orzo with peas and parsley pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light meal or side dish. The orzo is cooked in a flavorful broth until it is tender, then tossed with fresh peas, parsley pesto, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. The parsley pesto adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the dish, while the Parmesan cheese adds a rich, nutty flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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CRISPY ORZO WITH PEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, add the coconut milk, ginger, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and stir. Cook, stirring to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well. Remove and discard the ginger.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and heat for 1 minute more. Add the drained orzo and spread out evenly in the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until the bottom of the pasta is starting to get browned and crispy, about 4 minutes. Flip the pasta, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and continue to cook, undisturbed, until the other side is browned, about 4 minutes more. Flip again and brown another 3 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir in the peas and scallions. Cook another 2 minutes to warm through. Finish with the lemon juice. Serve warm.
ORZO WITH PEAS AND PARSLEY PESTO
This is like a pasta version of the classic rice and peas risotto, risi e bisi. It's a beautiful springtime dish. You can make a whole batch of pesto so that you have it on hand for other uses (like sandwiches), but for this dish you'll need only a half batch.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the pesto. Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the bowl. Alternatively, mash with a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Add the parsley to the food processor (or to the mortar and pestle) and process until finely chopped (or grind to a paste in the mortar and pestle). With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow stream and process until the mixture is smooth (or slowly work into the mixture using the mortar and pestle). Stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cheese. Pulse to combine. Measure out 1/3 cup and refrigerate the rest in a covered container.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook 5 minutes. Add the peas and continue to cook for another 4 minutes, until the orzo is cooked through but al dente. Add a ladleful of the cooking water to the pesto, then drain the orzo and peas and toss with the pesto. Serve, passing more Parmesan or Pecorino in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 564, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 457 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
ORZOTTO WITH PANCETTA & PEAS
Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style 'orzotto', packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family
Provided by Dani Mosley
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the pancetta in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and set aside. Reduce the heat, add the onion along with a pinch of salt and fry in any leftover fat for 5 mins. Add the garlic and continue to fry for a further 3 mins.
- Increase the heat and stir in the orzo. Fry for 2 mins, stirring constantly, then pour in 500ml stock and bring to a simmer. Add more stock by the ladleful, stirring constantly, as the orzo absorbs the liquid (similar to cooking a risotto).
- After 5 mins, stir in the petit pois and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue to add the remaining stock, stirring, as the mixture cooks. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through. Add the lemon zest and juice, basil, parmesan and fried pancetta. Season to taste, then cover and leave to rest for 2 mins. Serve with extra parmesan sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium
PECAN PARSLEY PEPPER PESTO
Smooth and creamy, this pesto not only makes a wonderful dip, sandwich spread, or soup topping. It can also be used as a punch of color and flavor for hot or cold pasta.
Provided by souplover Sue
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the parsley, pecans, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, olives, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the bowl of a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth and creamy. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
PESTO ORZO WITH PEAS
Orzo, or Rosamarina, is a rice-shaped pasta that cooks quickly. Adding the peas and pesto gives it a nice flavor. It makes a nice side dish to grilled chicken, oven-baked pork chops or anything you can think of.
Provided by Pam-I-Am
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook orzo as directed on the package, adding the peas during the last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking time, cook until tender.
- Drain excess liquid. Add pesto and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve.
- Makes 5 (3/4 cup) servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 204.9, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.6
ORZO WITH FRESH PEAS AND MINT PESTO
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the orzo in a large bowl and combine with the pesto. Fold in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.
PEA AND PARSLEY PESTO WITH LINGUINE
Parsley is a tasty replacement for basil in this pesto that gets a springy addition of sweet peas. Toss with your favorite linguine for a quick and satisfying meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook 1 cup peas according to package instructions. In a food processor, combine cooked peas, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, and 1 tablespoon water. Pulse until a paste forms. With machine running, slowly add oil, processing until blended; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, adding 1 cup peas 30 seconds before end of cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and peas. Return pasta and peas to pot; toss with 3/4 cup pesto (reserve remainder for another use), adding enough pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta. Serve pasta with more Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 g, Cholesterol 4 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g
ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT
Orzo is a Greek pasta shaped like grains of rice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and lemon zest, and saute until translucent.
- Add peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if shallots brown before peas are tender.
- Add cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in mint.
ORZO WITH LEMON AND PARSLEY
Simple orzo recipe, prepared like risotto. Original recipe by Pam Anderson, published in the Washington Post, June 7, 2000.
Provided by Bolistoli
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For a version that is not quite so rich, you may omit the Parmesan cheese.
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
- Add the salt and orzo and cook until the orzo is tender and has absorbed almost all of the cooking liquid, 8 to 9 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 751.3, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.4
Tips:
- To save time, you can use frozen peas instead of fresh peas.
- If you don't have pesto on hand, you can make your own by combining basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.
- Orzo is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads, soups, and casseroles.
- This dish is best served warm, but it can also be served cold.
- For a more flavorful dish, you can use a flavorful broth instead of water.
Conclusion:
Orzo with Peas and Parsley Pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian main course or a flavorful side dish, this recipe is a great option. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook orzo, give this recipe a try!
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