Orzo Risotto with Dried Mushrooms and Country Ham Recipe

Name: Orzo Risotto with Dried Mushrooms and Country Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large shallots, finely chopped; 1 1/4 cups orzo (8 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary; 4 ounces country ham or prosciutto, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 3/4 ounce dried mushrooms, such as shiitake, black trumpet and maitake, pulverized with a mortar and pestle or a stone; 5 cups water; 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (6 tablespoons); 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups orzo (8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
4 ounces country ham or prosciutto, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3/4 ounce dried mushrooms, such as shiitake, black trumpet and maitake, pulverized with a mortar and pestle or a stone
5 cups water
1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (6 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Hot sauce, for serving

1
In a medium cast-iron casserole or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the orzo, rosemary, ham and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
4
Add the water 1/2 cup at a time and stir constantly, allowing the liquid to be absorbed between additions, until the orzo is al dente, about 20 minutes.
5
Stir in the cheese and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve with hot sauce.

125

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large shallots, finely chopped, 1 1/4 cups orzo (8 ounces), 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary, and more.

Yes, Orzo Risotto with Dried Mushrooms and Country Ham 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.

Orzo Risotto with Dried Mushrooms and Country Ham

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