Peas & Ham With Creamy Orzo

• dry orzo pasta↗1 cup
• diced onion1⁄2 cup
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• dry white wine↗1⁄4 cup
• heavy cream↗1⁄2 cup
• low sodium chicken broth↗1⁄3 cup
• fresh peas↗1 cup
• diced ham steak1 cup
• egg yolk↗1
• grated parmesan cheese1⁄4 cup
• salt↗
• black pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Saute onion in oil in a saucepan over med-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic; cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in wine, cream, broth, peas, and ham; simmer over med-low heat until peas are tender, 4-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in cooked orzo.

6. 6

   Off heat, stir in egg yolk and Parmesan until thoroughly combined (yolk will cook from residual heat without the risk of curdling).

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Per cup: 416 calories, 24 g total fat (11 g sat), 3 g fiber, 30 g carb.