Carrots & Peas Orzo

Ingredients:

• Salt & pepper (for the people)
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 carrots, sliced
• Drizzle of honey (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions:

1.   Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the orzo & cook until just before al dente, about 7 minutes. Add the peas & cook for 1 minute; drain & return the pasta & peas to the pot.

2.   While the pasta is cooking, in a medium saucepan, cover the carrots with water & bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup cooking water, then transfer the carrots to a food processor. Add the reserved cooking water & honey, if using, & process until smooth.

3.   Stir the carrot puree into the pasta & peas.  Portion out half for the fids & let cool before serving; season the people's portion with salt & pepper.  Sprinkle with parmesan & enjoy.

*** The pups will like this one, too!  J