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
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Rifath Zain
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and even different types of pesto to it. It's always delicious.
G Cyber 54
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch. I often pack it for my lunch to take to work.
Igwe Sunday
[email protected]I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the peas.
Bobo Kb
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The orzo is a good source of fiber and the peas are packed with vitamins and minerals.
sumaya nakato
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the pesto coats the orzo and peas.
Ojit Roy
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta dishes to try and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my favorites!
usuf ali
[email protected]This is a really easy recipe to follow. Even a beginner cook could make this dish.
Zohaa cheema Zohaa cheema
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto is so flavorful and the peas add a nice sweetness.
Arsu Ansari
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and summery meal. The pesto is especially refreshing.
Lashari Baloch
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Renata Gonzales
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Luis Alberto prado
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The orzo and peas were cooked perfectly and the pesto was light and flavorful.
Nipa akhter Nipa
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
Md Amanu
[email protected]I love that this dish is so versatile. I've added grilled chicken, shrimp, and even roasted vegetables to it. It's always delicious.
Yah Keem
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pesto can be made ahead of time, which saves even more time.
Leon Solomon
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Tejo Jogi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The orzo was cooked al dente and the peas were still slightly crunchy. The pesto was creamy and flavorful.
Ariyan islam Mamum
[email protected]This orzo dish with peas and parsley pesto was a hit with my family! The pesto was so flavorful and really made the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.