Creamy orzo with broccoli, sun-dried tomatos and shrimp

1/2 of a onion finely chopped
4 garlic clovers, pressed
olive oil for the pan, 3-4 teaspoons
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
3 1/4 cups chicken broth (I love Kitchen Basics)
3/4 cup white wine and a glass for yourself
5-6 sun-dried tomatoes, more if you like
4 cup frozen broccoli, put in microwave for 2 minutes to warm
1/2 cup to 1 cup Parmesan cheese, to your liking
6 oz of mascarpone cheese
1 lb shrimp
Lemon zest from a 1/2 lemon
Lemon juice from a 1/2 lemon
Chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in a 12 in skillet over medium heat and saute onion till soft about 5 minutes, add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Do not let the garlic brown. Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and wine. Cook for about 15 min on a simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed and orzo in tender. Add shrimp, cook for 5 more minutes, add a little chicken broth if needed. Heat off stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, tomatoes and broccoli, add cheeses, mix well and let stand for 5 minutes. Reheat slowly till warm. Sever with a salad. Complete meal in 1 hour.

This would also be easy to do as a veggie meal. Use Vegetable Broth, instead on Chicken Broth. You could also add mushrooms, asparagus, or squash. Whatever is in season and whatever you have time for.

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