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orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Hoover
Kennewick, WA

Got this off the Ronzoni Pasta website, saving it here to try it out for Father's Day.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6 side servings
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

  • 3/4 c
    orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 oz
    fresh mushrooms, sliced or quartered (bite size)
  • 1
    leek or large green onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh marjoram, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    chicken soup base
  • grated romano cheese (optional)

How To Make orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

  • 1
    Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain well.
  • 2
    In a large skillet heat butter over medium-high heat; stir in the mushrooms, leek or green onion, pepper, salt, and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add water, dried marjoram (if using), and soup base. Reduce heat; cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh marjoram, if using.
  • 3
    Toss mushroom mixture with pasta. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, if desired.
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