Mushroom Orzotto Recipe

Name: Mushroom Orzotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1lb Orzo Pasta; 1/2 Stick Butter; 1 Small/medium Vidalia Onion, Diced(can Sub Sweet Or Red Onion); 6-8oz Portobello, Or Baby Bello Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped; 1 Beefsteak Tomato, Diced(a Large Tomato That's Ripe, But Firm, Is Best, Here, But A Can Of Petite Diced Tomatoes, Partially Drained Works, Too); 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1-1 1/2 Cups Half-and-Half; 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated; Pinch Of Fresh Grated Nutmeg(optional, But Goes Very Well With The Cream And Mushrooms); Kosher Or Sea Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper

Servings: persons

1lb Orzo Pasta
1/2 Stick Butter
1 Small/medium Vidalia Onion, Diced(can Sub Sweet Or Red Onion)
6-8oz Portobello, Or Baby Bello Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped
1 Beefsteak Tomato, Diced(a Large Tomato That's Ripe, But Firm, Is Best, Here, But A Can Of Petite Diced Tomatoes, Partially Drained Works, Too)
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1-1 1/2 Cups Half-and-Half
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
Pinch Of Fresh Grated Nutmeg(optional, But Goes Very Well With The Cream And Mushrooms)
Kosher Or Sea Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper

1
Prepare orzo per package directions to al dente.
2
Drain, and toss to separate, but do not rinse, and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, saute onion, mushroom, and garlic in butter until tender.
4
Add tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes.
5
(less is needed, if tomatoes are canned) Add 1 cup half and half, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and heat to warm through and slightly thicken, about 5 minutes.
6
Add drained pasta, toss or lightly stir to combine and coat pasta.
7
This will also help thicken the sauce.
8
Add more half and half, 1 T at a time, until desired consistency.
9
Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring carefully until melted, thickened, and combined.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1lb Orzo Pasta, 1/2 Stick Butter, 1 Small/medium Vidalia Onion, Diced(can Sub Sweet Or Red Onion), 6-8oz Portobello, Or Baby Bello Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Orzotto 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.

Mushroom Orzotto

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