orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

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35 Pinches
Kennewick, WA
Updated on Jun 13, 2011

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

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 side servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced or quartered (bite size)
  • 1 - leek or large green onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh marjoram, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken soup base
  • - grated romano cheese (optional)

How To Make orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

  • Step 1
    Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain well.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Toss mushroom mixture with pasta. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, if desired.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Pasta Sides
Keyword: #orzo
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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