Creamy Orzo With Ham and Peas

5.0(16)

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

by KelBel·published 2005-11-07

One Dish Meal

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

25 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

539 kcal

Ingredients (9)

serves

Instructions (7 steps)

01Bring 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.
02Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.
03Add the ham and cook until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.
04Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat.

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