Creamy Orzo pasta with Mushroom and Peas | Instant pot pasta recipe | ASMR Cooking

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Add olive oil (or butter) to the Instant Pot.

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until translucent.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until browned.

Add dried orzo pasta and stir to coat with the oil mixture.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer; cook until orzo is al dente.

Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through.

Reduce heat and add heavy whipping cream; mix well.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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