Ingredients:
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 425 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
This mushroom orzo with lemon and Parmesan is a creamy dish rich with flavor thanks to mushrooms and a velvety smooth sauce. Enjoy this cozy pasta dish with a glass of wine.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups whole-wheat orzo
¼ cup dry white wine
4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
Transfer the mushrooms to a plate. (Do not wipe the pan clean.)
Reduce heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pan. A
dd shallot; cook, stirring often, until transparent, about 2 minutes.
Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic and light golden, about 1 minute.
Add orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Add wine and cook, scraping brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring often, until the orzo is al dente and the liquid is thickened, about 10 minutes.
Add Parmesan, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, the mushrooms and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; cook, stirring, until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Divide among 4 bowls; garnish with additional thyme, Parmesan and/or lemon zest, if desired.
45ml flour
45ml butter
250ml cream
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small tin Escargot Snails in Brine, drained
Salt and pepper
100g Parmesan, grated
1 round Feta, crumbed
4 slices brown bread, crusts cut off
Heat the flour and butter together in a pan and fry for 1 minute.
Whisk in the cream and garlic.
Simmer until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the snails and heat through.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and scoop into serving bowls.
Preheat the grill.
Sprinkle over the grated Parmesan and Feta before grilling until golden and bubbly.
Serve with brown bread slices.
Serves 4