Orzo With Yellow Squash, Mushrooms, And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Orzo With Yellow Squash, Mushrooms, And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot, chopped; 1 1/4 pounds yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 1/2 pound mushrooms, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; 12 to 13 ounces); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
1 1/4 pounds yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1/2 pound mushrooms, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; 12 to 13 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; saute 2 minutes. Add squash. Increase heat to medium-high; saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Meanwhile, cook orzo in boiling salted water until just tender but firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta liquid.
3
Mix orzo, cheese, cream, and 3 tablespoons parsley into vegetables in skillet. Stir over low heat until creamy, adding some reserved pasta liquid if dry, about 3 minutes. Mix in pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

437

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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: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large shallot, chopped, 1 1/4 pounds yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups), and more.

Yes, Orzo With Yellow Squash, Mushrooms, And Pine Nuts 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 With Yellow Squash, Mushrooms, And Pine Nuts

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