CREAMY ORZO WITH HAM AND PEAS

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A creamy, cheesy pasta dish you can eat with a spoon. Serve with green salad and garlic bread. Great comfort food.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb smoked ham, cubed
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender,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 ham and cook until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the half and half 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 in some reserved cooking liquid until pasta is desired consistency.
  • Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.

Afro_Khrist Gh
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chanel Castillo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's quick to make, and the results are delicious.


Rashed Sazib
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This is the perfect comfort food dish on a cold winter night.


Daniyal Bilal
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I often add a bit of chopped spinach or kale for an extra boost of nutrients.


Nagena Begum
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, as it reheats well.


Ebrhim Ebrhim
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This dish is simply amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Prakash Dhamala
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the ham and peas add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I always serve it with a side of roa


Sardar Tasawar
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The creamy sauce was so smooth and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this recipe


Jawad Mazloum
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maria Sideropoulou
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the ham and peas add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I always serve it with a side of roasted vegetables and it's the pe


Arshadali Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight


Sandra Lee
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So good! I added some extra cheese and it was perfect.


Haan Ahmed
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I was skeptical at first, but this dish turned out to be amazing! The creamy sauce was so smooth and flavorful, and the ham and peas added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirzamahmud Jay
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The creamy sauce was flavorful and the ham and peas added a nice touch. I served it with a side salad and it was a hit with my guests.


Romasdaubaris1114
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Yum! This dish was so delicious and easy to make. My family loved it!


Ibrahim Hanafi
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This creamy orzo with ham and peas was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was spot-on. The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the ham and peas added a nice savory touch. The creamy sauce was rich and velvety, and it all came tog


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