Creamy Orzo With Parmesan and Peas

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In ‘ Slow Cooker Revolution: Volume 2’ by ATK"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Microwave broth in bowl until steaming, about 2 minutes.
2. In separate bowl, microwave orzo, onion, garlic, and 1 T butter, stirring occasionally, until orzo is lightly toasted, 5-7 minutes.
3. Transfer hot orzo to slow cooker, immediately stir in wine, and let sit until wine is almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in hot broth and ½ tsp salt.
5. Cover and cook until orzo is tender, 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours on HIGH.
6. Stir in peas and let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in Parmesan and remaining 2 T butter.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.