Creamy Mushroom Orzo
A comforting and creamy dish featuring orzo pasta and sautéed mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the orzo: Add the orzo pasta to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil and mushrooms.
- Pour in the broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Create the creamy sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider adding different types of mushrooms or fresh herbs for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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