Name: Orzo Risotto
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter; 3/4 cup minced shallots; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 6 cups boiling water; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel; 6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

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Orzo RisottoPornchai Mittongtare

For this lovely side dish, orzo pasta is cooked like risotto.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter

3/4 cup minced shallots

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

6 cups boiling water

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel

6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

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.