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Garlic Butter Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe

Garlic Butter Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe
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This Garlic Butter Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach is a delightful dish that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the freshness of spinach, all brought together with a creamy garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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Orzo:

  • 8 ounces uncooked orzo

Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 ounce freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup loosely-packed chopped fresh basil
  • zest and juice of 1 small lemon (optional)

Mushrooms:

  • 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced (half baby bella, half shiitake)

Instructions

  1. Brown the mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté half of the mushrooms for 5 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining mushrooms.
  2. Cook the orzo: Boil salted water and cook orzo until 2 minutes shy of al dente.
  3. Sauté the veggies: Sauté shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in butter. Add mushrooms, cream, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine: Add cooked orzo to the pan with pasta water. Cook until al dente.
  5. Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, spinach, basil, lemon zest, and juice. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Orzo, Mushroom Spinach Orzo, Creamy Orzo Recipe

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