Cheesy Orzo Pasta

This afternoon after work, Josh and I ran to the DMV and got our new licenses! Afterwards, we came home hungry! Josh asked if I could make him dinner early. I dove right in and made Rachel Ray's Cheesy Orzo. I mixed in peas and chicken for him.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans (14 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth or stock
2 cups orzo pasta (enriched rice may be substituted)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Preheat a 8 inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return broth to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and pasta tender. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. You favorite fresh herbs may also be stirred into the orzo or rice to strengthen the flavor even more.

I ate a slice of bread from last night and am about to head to the gym for Body Pump. I will eat my orzo mixed with chickpeas (instead of chicken) later! What are you having for dinner?