Mushroom Orzo

Orzo pasta and mushrooms are cooked with white wine in a rich butter sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• garlic powder to taste
• 8 pearl onions
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 0.5 cup butter, divided
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.

Step 2

Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.