One Pan Orzo Pasta
Ingredients
- Soup pasta8 oz
- Mushroom8 oz
- Shiitake mushroom · dried1 oz
- Onion1
- Garlic4
- Vegetable broth3 cups
- Milk¾ cups
- Parmesan cheese · grated2 oz
- Spinach2 ½ cups
- Extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- If using dried shiitakes, rinse them, then soak in water covered by a plate for at least 1 hour. Cut off large stems.
- Finely dice the onion and garlic, chop the spinach and slice the mushrooms.
- In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and all the mushrooms and sauté for 3-5 minutes until browned.
- Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then set half aside on a plate.
- Add the orzo and toast for 1 minute. Add the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer covered over low heat until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Remove the lid, then add the spinach, the reserved mushrooms, the milk and the parmesan. Stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the spinach has wilted and the cheese has melted.
- Serve. The orzo will thicken further as it cools.
Summarized from Cooking With Ayeh's video. Watch it for the details.
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