Butternut Orzo Risotto (WW) Recipe

Name: Butternut Orzo Risotto (WW)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 spray cooking spray; 2 cups butternut squash, uncooked, cut into small cubes; ½ teaspoon olive oil; ⅛ teaspoon table salt; ½ tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup canned chicken broth; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, fresh; 2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ⅛ teaspoon table salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Servings: persons

1 spray cooking spray
2 cups butternut squash, uncooked, cut into small cubes
½ teaspoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon table salt
½ tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 ½ cups water
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, fresh
2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
⅛ teaspoon table salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

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Preheat oven to 425F Coat a small rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, toss squash with oil and salt; spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between squash cubes.
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Roast, stirring halfway through, until squash is tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add orzo.
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Stir constantly until orzo begins to smell toasty, about 3 minutes.
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Add water, broth and thyme sprigs; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
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Remove thyme sprigs; stir in half-and-half, cheese and roasted squash.
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Season well with salt and pepper; serve.
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Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 spray cooking spray, 2 cups butternut squash, uncooked, cut into small cubes, ½ teaspoon olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon table salt, and more.

Yes, Butternut Orzo Risotto (WW) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Orzo Risotto (WW)

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