Dinner for 6

Creamy Orzo Risotto

Name: Creamy Orzo Risotto
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot; 3 cloves garlic; 1 lb orzo; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 tbsp salted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 6 oz manchego cheese; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Orzo cooks like risotto in stock and wine, then finishes with cream, butter, and Manchego cheese.

Typical price

$8.66for 4 servings

$2.17 per serving$8.66 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	29 oz	$2.03Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical	6 oz	$4.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.99

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot
3 cloves garlic
1 lb orzo
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp salted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 oz manchego cheese
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Steps

Warm the chicken stock in a medium saucepan over low heat without boiling it.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the shallot and garlic for 4 minutes.
Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Add the wine and cook for 3 minutes until mostly absorbed.
Add the warm stock and salt, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the butter, cream, Manchego, and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes until creamy.

Swaps

Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices