Creamy Pea and Asparagus Orzo
"Just like risotto but so much simpler! Orzo pasta cooks up like rice. Mixed together with a simple, creamy sauce and vibrant spring flavors—asparagus, mushrooms, lemon, and peas—this recipe is a quick and easy side dish, perfect for pairing with chicken, fish, shrimp, and grilling...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups water
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1½ cups orzo pasta
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½ package (4 oz) Challenge Cream Cheese
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2 Tablespoons Challenge Butter
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1 shallot
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2 cups wild mushrooms, sliced 2 cups
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1 pound asparagus
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1 cup peas
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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3 Tablespoons lemon juice
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½ cup fresh chopped herbs (mint, basil, and parsley) ½ cup
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salt and pepper
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