Description
Creamy mushroom orzo made with tender pasta, savory mushrooms, and a rich, comforting sauce that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until golden.
- Stir in orzo and mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best texture
- Add extra broth when reheating
- Cook mushrooms until browned for deeper flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg