PEAR ORZO WITH PARMESAN
MAKES 3-1/2 CUPS
INGREDIENTS
1 cup dried orzo
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pears, drained and diced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
METHOD
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In large skillet heat
butter and garlic. Add cooked pasta. Cook and stir until garlic is cooked
and pasta is well coated. Stir in cream and pears; heat through. Remove
from heat; stir in Parmesan and parsley; sprinkle with pepper.
NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
Calories 252
Protein 10g
Carbohydrate 31g
Fiber 2g
Fat 10g
Sodium 278mg
Cholesterol 29mg
