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How to Make Mushroom and Pea Orzotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and comforting dish to enjoy on a cozy night in? Look no further than our delicious Mushroom and Pea Orzotto recipe. This dish is a twist on the classic risotto, replacing the traditional Arborio rice with orzo pasta for a unique and satisfying meal.

Orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta, is the perfect vehicle for soaking up all the rich and savory flavors of the mushrooms and peas in this recipe. The dish comes together quickly and easily, making it ideal for a weekni...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, or to taste
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme; cook 1 minute, stirring often. Add orzo and cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Pour in wine and cook until mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot gradually and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook until orzo is softened, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover the pot and stir in frozen peas. Cook until peas are warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove pot from heat, add Pecorino-Romano cheese and cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    • Nutrition

    557 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 380mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 216mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 307mg

    Categories

    Mushroom recipes
    Pea recipes