Ingredients for Orzo Pasta With Peas And Annatto Sage Sauce
- Porcini Mushroom
- Heavy Cream
- Ground Annatto Seed
- Fresh Sage
- Salt And Black Pepper
- Unsalted Butter
- Fresh Peas
- Sun Dried Tomato
- Orzo Pasta
- Manchego Cheese
- Fresh Parsley
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How to Make Orzo Pasta With Peas And Annatto Sage Sauce
- Soak 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes.
- Drain and discard the soaking liquid.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the drained mushrooms and saute until golden brown and tender (4-5 minutes).
- In a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup heavy cream over medium heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon annatto powder and 1 tablespoon dried sage (or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped).
- Continue simmering the cream sauce for another 2 minutes.
- Season the annatto-sage cream sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- Add 1 cup blanched frozen peas and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the saute pan with the mushrooms.
- Add 1 cup cooked orzo to the pan with the peas and mushrooms. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Stir in the warm annatto-sage cream sauce and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
147g
Carbs
25g