Orzo Pasta With Peas And Annatto Sage Sauce Recipe

Experience a taste of vibrant African cuisine with this unique and delicious Orzo pasta dish! Chef Keith Famie's creation features a creamy annatto-sage sauce, perfectly complementing sweet peas, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutty orzo. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers an explosion of flavor in just 55 minutes. Impress your friends and family with this unforgettable pasta masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 798.6 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Orzo Pasta With Peas And Annatto Sage Sauce

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How to Make Orzo Pasta With Peas And Annatto Sage Sauce

  1. Soak 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain and discard the soaking liquid.
  3. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Add the drained mushrooms and saute until golden brown and tender (4-5 minutes).
  5. In a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup heavy cream over medium heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon annatto powder and 1 tablespoon dried sage (or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped).
  7. Continue simmering the cream sauce for another 2 minutes.
  8. Season the annatto-sage cream sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  9. Add 1 cup blanched frozen peas and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the saute pan with the mushrooms.
  10. Add 1 cup cooked orzo to the pan with the peas and mushrooms. Toss to combine and heat through.
  11. Stir in the warm annatto-sage cream sauce and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  12. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

147g

Carbs

25g

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