Cheesy Orzo Pilaf

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 14 ounces ready-to-use vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth
• 2/3 cup white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to give it that extra zing)
• 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup fire-roasted sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

1. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes.
3. Add in sweet red peppers and just warm throughout.
4. Add orzo; cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper & bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 11-16 minutes.
7. Add peas to saucepan, cover again, and remove from heat.
8. Let stand 5 minutes.
9. Add cheese and parsley; stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.

butter, onion, garlic, orzo pasta, vegetable broth, white wine, salt, pepper, red pepper, frozen baby peas, sweet red pepper, parmesan cheese, flat leaf parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-orzo-pilaf-430584 (may not work)