This recipe is an irresistible bowl-scraper.
you might have this easy, comforting spring dish on your table in about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Notes
Is Orzo Pasta Healthy?
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Orzois a rice-shaped pasta that is perfect for recipes like this one.
Pasta can certainly fit into a healthy, varied diet.
Using whole-wheat pasta will bump up the fiber a bit compared to pasta made with refined white flour.
Are Peas Good for You?
Peas are little powerhouses of nutrition.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
What Are Some Ways to Use Leftover Cream Cheese?
Opened packages of cream cheese should be consumed within a couple of weeks.
If it smells off, changes color or gets hard, toss it.
What Should I Serve with Creamy Lemon Orzo?
You’ll want good bread to soak up every last drop of delicious creamy sauce.
We would also serve it with proteinchicken, steak or salmon would work well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Frozen Peas Better Than Fresh?
Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic, lemon zest and tarragon; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Increase heat to high and stir in broth, cream, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and add orzo.
Adjust heat to maintain a lively simmer.
Remove from heat and stir in peas, cream cheese and lemon juice.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with Parmesan, if desired.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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