Creamy Orzo Risotto Recipe

Name: Creamy Orzo Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup 35% cream; 2 tablespoons chives, finely choped; 1/2 cup old white cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup 35% cream
2 tablespoons chives, finely choped
1/2 cup old white cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
In large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook orzo for about 8 minutes or just until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
3
Add wine and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to a medium-low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4
Add orzo to cream sauce; stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
5
Stir in chives and cheddar and blue cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Sprinkle with pine nuts.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Orzo Risotto 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.

Creamy Orzo Risotto

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