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Monday, March 21, 2011

what-i-cooked: creamy-orzo-with-savory-peppers




this is one of my husband's favorite meals and although it is quite simple it definitely hits the spot when we're in the mood for some good comfort food.  this recipe was first developed in college with my friends maria and jodi and i have been transforming it ever since.  the recipe is posted below:
(serves 2)
ingredients:
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1/2 box of orzo
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup of grated parmesan
cayenne pepper
italian seasoning
red chili powder
4 cloves of garlic
evoo

directions:
heat a pot of water for the orzo and then begin chopping the peppers and garlic.  place two swirls of evoo in a second fry pan and heat over medium before adding the peppers to the pan. season the peppers with 3 dashes of chili powder, 2 dashes of cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoons of italian seasoning.  when you have about 4 minutes left of cooking time for the al-dente orzo, add the garlic to the pan with the peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste. once the orzo has finished cooking, strain it and return it to the pan and mix with the butter, parmesan and milk.  divide the creamy orzo between two bowls and top with the seasoned peppers. 

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