Orzo 'Risotto' With Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Orzo 'Risotto' With Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces orzo pasta; salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 8 ounces medium shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 8 ounces medium regular mushrooms, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk (1 percent); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

16 ounces orzo pasta
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces medium shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
8 ounces medium regular mushrooms, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk (1 percent)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter

1
["In 5-quart saucepan, prepare orzo in boiling salted water as label directs; drain orzo.", "Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.", "Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add both kinds of mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender and golden. Remove skillet from heat; stir in white wine.", "In small bowl, mix cornstarch with milk. Add cornstarch mixture to 5-quart saucepan in which orzo was cooked. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low: simmer 1 minute. Stir in orzo, mushroom mixture, parmesan, parsley, margarine or butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt, heat through.", "Serve ""risotto"" immediately while still creamy."]

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces orzo pasta, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Orzo 'Risotto' With Mushrooms 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 Mushrooms

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions