"25 Minute Creamy Mushroom Orzo Pasta in Asiago Thyme Sauce is OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious! It is gourmet enough for special occasionsbut one pot EASY for everyday. It is completelycustomizablewith different veggies or add chicken, shrimp, beef or Italian sausage and call it dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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16 oz white button mushrooms (sliced)
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1 shallot (minced (1/3-1/2 cup))
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
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2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried thyme
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1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper
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3 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
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1/2-3/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese ((see note)**)
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1 cup frozen petite peas (thawed)
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1/4 cup milk (plus more as needed)
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1/2 cup pine nuts
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Freshly cracked salt and pepper