Cheesy Orzo Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo pasta
14 ounces ready-to-use vegetable broth or 14 ounces chicken broth
2/3 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to give it that extra zing)
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1/2 cup fire-roasted sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

Preparation

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes.
Add in sweet red peppers and just warm throughout.
Add orzo; cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper & bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 11-16 minutes.
Add peas to saucepan, cover again, and remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Add cheese and parsley; stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.