Piave Orzo with Peas and Asparagus

• 1/2 cup (125) heavy cream
• 1 cup (250) chicken
• vegetable broth
• 1 tsp. (5) lemon juice
• 2 tsp. (10) lemon zest, grated
• 1-1/2 cup (375) Tre Stelle Piave Cheese, shredded
• grated
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed into 2 lengths
• 1-1/2 cup (375) fresh
• frozen peas
• 2 cups (500 mL) orzo (rice shaped pasta)
• 1/4 cup (50) Italian parsley, chopped
• Additional shredded Tre Stelle Piave for garnish

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat bring cream, chicken or vegetable broth to a slow boil.
2. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and Piave cheese, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring often, until cheese is melted.
3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, add orzo and cook for approximately 5 minutes; add asparagus and peas, continue cooking until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender - approximately 4 additional minutes.
4. Drain pasta and vegetables and return to saucepan; stir in cream cheese sauce and parsley.
5. Garnish with additional Piave and serve.
6. Makes 4 servings

heavy cream, chicken, vegetable broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, tre, fresh asparagus, fresh, frozen peas, orzo, italian parsley

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/22143 (may not work)