Creamy Orzo with Ham and Peas

serves: 6-8

1 lb. orzo
2 T. olive oil
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb ham, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Cook orzo according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid. Meanwhile in skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; saute until tender (about 2 minutes). Add the ham and cook until heated through. Stir in the half-and-half and peas. Add the orzo and Parmesan and toss to coat. Stir in some of the reserved liquid, until pasta is desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve!

SOURCE: http://mapleberrydesigns.com/blog/?p=986

Creamy Orzo with Peppers

* Exported from MasterCook *

                        Creamy Orzo with Peppers

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                           Side dish
               Sugar Busters

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 1                cup  orzo
    1/2           cup  roasted red pepper -- diced
 4             ounces  green chiles -- canned
 1                cup  sour cream -- light preferred
 1                cup  shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Cook orzo in a pot salted boiling water until tender, about 8 - 10
minutes. Drain.

3. Meanwhile stir together the red peppers, green chilies and sour
cream.
Add orzo and stir well. Stir in mozzarella cheese quickly.

4. Place orzo in a shallow greased baking dish. Bake in oven until hot
and
beginning to turn golden, about 10 - 15 minutes.

Source:
 "http://www.bzz1.com/naturalhealthdoc/?page=page3"

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Per Serving: 254 Calories; 13g Fat (46.5%
calories from fat); 9g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
34mg
Cholesterol; 102mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean
Meat;
1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0