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Orzo Primavera
Origin: Italian
Ingredients:

2 cups COLAVITA Orzo
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
1 tablespoon COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Preparation:

Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a rapid boil. Add orzo; boil 5 minutes. Add asparagus; boil an additional 4 minutes. Drain well. 
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over moderate heat, add butter and garlic.  Saute 30 seconds, add peppers and peas; saute 1 minute.  Add broth, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste, simmer for 1 minute.  Add pasta; toss well.  Remove from heat; add Parmesan cheese; mix well and serve.  Serves 4-6.
Per Serving: 301 Calories (18.2% from fat); 6g Fat (2g Sat, 3g Mono, 1g Poly); 13g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 226mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 3 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.