Dinner for 6

Creamy Orzo Risotto

Name: Creamy Orzo Risotto
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot; 3 cloves garlic; 1 lb orzo; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 tbsp salted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 6 oz manchego cheese; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Orzo cooks like risotto in stock and wine, then finishes with cream, butter, and Manchego cheese.

$1.78per serving $

30 minstart to table

6servings

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot
3 cloves garlic
1 lb orzo
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp salted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 oz manchego cheese
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Steps

Warm the chicken stock in a medium saucepan over low heat without boiling it.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the shallot and garlic for 4 minutes.
Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Add the wine and cook for 3 minutes until mostly absorbed.
Add the warm stock and salt, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the butter, cream, Manchego, and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes until creamy.