Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Garlic Mushroom Orzo dish. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner, this satisfying recipe combines tender orzo pasta with earthy mushrooms and a luscious cream sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until browned and tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add orzo: Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until creamy and heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
