Orzo With Peas and Mint

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pasta, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

  1. Cook orzo in plenty of boiling salted water for 5 minutes; stir in the peas; cook until pasta is al dente and the peas are tender, about 5 minutes longer; drain.

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan; stir in the mint and parsley; add in the orzo and peas; toss to coat; serve immediately.

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