Pistachio Cranberry Orzo

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons marsala wine (or additional chicken broth)
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook orzo according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute shallot in oil and butter for 1 minute.
• 3 add the pistachios; saute for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 4 stir in the cranberries, cream, broth, and wine.
• 5 cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until thickened.
• 6 drain orzo; add to cranberry mixture.
• 7 season with salt and pepper.