Mushroom Orzo

Mushroom Orzo
Mushroom Orzo
"After eating at an 'Italian' chain restaurant and loving this side dish, I went home and tried to recreate it. This is the recipe I finally came up with."
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains pasta contains dairy pescatarian
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup butter divided
  • 8 pearl onions
  • Carbohydrate 39.0635797630043 g
  • Cholesterol 58.0858333898278 mg
  • Fat 17.3459782790009 g
  • Fiber 5.34779304985715 g
  • Protein 7.61881294402475 g
  • Saturated Fat 10.636235758669 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (394g)
  • Sodium 208.089643622724 mg
  • Sugar 33.7157867131471 g
  • Trans Fat 1.40124384876302 g
  • Calories 335 calories

Directions 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. 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.