CREAMY ORZO WITH PORCINI

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This dish is prepared much the same way as risotto, but with pasta instead of rice. The mushroom soaking liquid serves as a rich, flavor-enhancing broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed in cold water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 cups orzo
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in a medium bowl; add 2 cups warm water. Let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with a paper towel or coffee filter, reserving liquid. Squeeze mushrooms to remove excess liquid; roughly chop.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add orzo; cook, stirring often, until orzo is golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add porcini, reserved liquid, and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until orzo has absorbed most liquid and is creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g

County diary Sultry
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I made this orzo for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Khalid Kamal
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This was a great recipe! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bibi Afreen
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I made this orzo last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Marie Cruze
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This was a really good recipe! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ram Kapul
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I made this orzo for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a great recipe! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer East
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I made this orzo last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cadarrius Hillary
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This orzo was amazing! I loved the creamy sauce and the porcini mushrooms added a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ilyas Kapri
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This was a really good recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


50 Calibah ug
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some chopped spinach or kale to it and it's a great way to get some extra veggies in.


Joseph Aristondo
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This orzo was so creamy and flavorful! I loved the addition of the porcini mushrooms, which gave it a really earthy flavor. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!