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Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Orzo cooks like risotto with mushrooms, garlic, broth, cream, lemon, and Parmesan for a rich one-pan meal.

$1.00per serving $
40 minstart to table
8servings

ItalianBudgetFamilyDinners

Ingredients

  • to taste kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 2 shallots
  • 3 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb dry orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 3/4 cups reduced sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • optional to taste truffle oil

Steps

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the mushrooms for 8 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining butter, chopped shallots, garlic, and thyme, then cook for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the broth and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice, cream, Parmesan, and parsley, then cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and remove the skillet from the heat.

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