Spicy, Creamy Pasta For Two Recipe

Name: Spicy, Creamy Pasta For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo; 1/2 cup onion, cut in half & thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon basil flakes; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced (I used crimini & shiitake); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 16 frozen cooked shrimp, medium; 1/4 cup brie cheese; 1 tablespoon harissa

Servings: persons

3/4 cup uncooked orzo
1/2 cup onion, cut in half & thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon basil flakes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups water
1/2 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced (I used crimini & shiitake)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
16 frozen cooked shrimp, medium
1/4 cup brie cheese
1 tablespoon harissa

1
Heat up medium tall-sided skillet up med-high heat. Combine mushroom, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and frozen shrimp. Heat until soft and starting to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
2
Add lemon juice, let evaporate for about a minute.
3
Add pasta, water, brie cheese, and harissa. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cook uncovered stirring frequently until pasta is soft but al dente and water has evaporated to the consistency of a sauce.
4
Serve in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo, 1/2 cup onion, cut in half & thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon basil flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy, Creamy Pasta For Two 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.

Spicy, Creamy Pasta For Two

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