Description
A comforting meal featuring earthy mushrooms and tender orzo in a rich cream sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Toss in sliced mushrooms, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Add the orzo to the skillet and stir for about two minutes.
- Pour in the broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
- Once the orzo is al dente, reduce heat further and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until creamy.
- Fold in freshly chopped herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe with different herbs or substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom orzo, comfort food, vegetarian recipes, family meals, easy dinner