Shrimp & Pea Orzo

• 1/2 lb orzo pasta
• 1 large sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 lb shrimp, cooked and cleaned
• 1/2 lb peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 lb lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• salt and pepper, to taste
• parmesan cheese (to garnish)

1. Set water on to boil for the orzo.
2. Chop onion and garlic finely and saute in a bit of olive oil til translucent.
3. Cook orzo to package directions, add peas the last couple of minutes of cooking.
4. Drain and return to pot. Place on burner on low heat. Add cooked shrimp and stir.
5. Add half-and-half, stir in cheese, onion/garlic and fresh basil. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Enjoy!
7. Any leftovers freeze quite well. This also makes a nice side dish.

orzo pasta, sweet onion, shrimp, peas, garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-pea-orzo-237374 (may not work)