Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan

Name: Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup); , table salt; 2 , medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 pound, orzo; 3 1/2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup, dry vermouth or dry white wine; 10 ounces, frozen peas (about 1 3/4 cups); 2 ounces, grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup); pinch, ground nutmeg; , Ground black pepper

Side Dishes
Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
Pasta
Vegetables

Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2003

Toast pasta to golden brown and cook it risotto-style for a unique side dish.

SERVES 6 to 8 as a side dish

TIME 45 minutes

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