Grandma's Creamy Mushroom Orzo

A comforting and creamy orzo dish with portobello mushrooms and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a family dinner.

By @thetastefulblonde

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion
• 3 large portobello mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 to taste salt and pepper
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups orzo
• 1.5 cups orzo
• 1 extra, to taste Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add in 2 tbsp butter and your chopped onion. Cook until slightly browned.
2. Add in your sliced portobello mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for additional 2 minutes. Try to get a little sear on them for a meaty texture and flavor.
3. Add in your garlic to the skillet and continue to cook everything together for another 3 minutes or until the onions, mushrooms and garlic are cooked.
4. Add in 1 cup of heavy cream to the skillet. Stir everything together and place lid on your pot. Let simmer for about 2 minutes.
5. Add in your cup of parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
6. In a large pot add your 3 cups of broth. Bring to a rolling boil.
7. Add in your 1.5 cups of orzo to the boiling broth and cook according to box instructions, about 5 minutes. Strain any excess liquid once finished cooking.
8. Add your cooked orzo to your sauce. Stir everything together and let simmer together for about a minute. Top with extra cheese if you wish. Enjoy.