Orzo Risotto
A creamy, pasta-based take on risotto made with orzo, fresh herbs, and lemon. This elegant dish combines the richness of butter with aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme for a delicious alternative to traditional rice risotto.
6 servings
28 min
Ingredients
- •6 tablespoons butter
- •¾ cup minced shallots
- •2 cloves garlic
- •2 cups orzo
- •6 cups water
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •1½ tablespoons fresh thyme
- •1 tablespoon lemon peel
- •6 tablespoons Italian parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add orzo; sauté 5 minutes. Mix in 6 cups boiling water and salt. Simmer uncovered until orzo is tender, liquid is absorbed, and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in thyme and peel, then parsley.
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