Mushroom And Parmesan Orzo

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups orzo pasta (tiny rice shaped pasta)
• 1/3 cup butter (can use more butter)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 5 cups chicken broth (can use turkey broth or to make this vegetarian, use vegetable broth)
• 2 cups canned sliced mushrooms, drained (i just use one or two whole cans of drained sliced mushrooms)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (can use more if desired)

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, melt butter and saute the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
• 2 add in the orzo to the onion/garlic mixture, and saute the orzo until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes, could take more or less time to brown).
• 3 slowly add in the broth, lemon juice and mushrooms; stir to combine.
• 4 simmer covered on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is just firm-tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (do not overcook the orzo!).
• 5 remove from heat and add/mix in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• 6 transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.