Orzo With Peas and Carrots

Name: Orzo With Peas and Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 cup frozen peas and carrot; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; salt and black pepper

Submitted by Q & A's Mom

"I came up with this recipe when my son was a toddler. He was a very picky eater and this was one of the few things he would actually eat. To this day I still make it often, he still asks for it; he's 9 now. If you don't have peas and carrots on hand, just use peas!"

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup frozen peas and carrot
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper

directions

In a medium saucepan cook the orzo for about 8 minutes or al dente. After about 5 or 6 minutes of the orzo cooking; add to the orzo the peas and carrots to cook. When orzo, peas and carrots are done; drain well. Return to the saucepan add butter, parmesan cheese stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve.