Orzo with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

• 1 cup orzo
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 5 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dan-O's Seasoning - Cheesoning
• 2 tsp chopped chives
• 1 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Sun-Dried Tomato Red Pesto

• 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil

1. Sauté butter, olive oil, and garlic over medium heat until golden.
2. Add the orzo and stir for about 1-3 minutes.
3. Gradually pour in the water while stirring.
4. Add the salt, pepper, and Cheesoning.
5. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
6. Add the heavy cream and reduce the heat.
7. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Cover the saucepan, lower the heat to a minimum.
9. Let it cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
10. Stir regularly.
11. Using a pestle and mortar or a small food processor, combine the garlic, walnuts, and salt.
12. Add the Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olive oil.
13. Grind until very finely minced.
14. Remove the orzo from the heat.
15. Mix in about 3 tablespoons of the pesto.
16. Serve with chives and Parmesan cheese.