parmesan mushroom orzo

5 Pinches
Updated on Sep 15, 2016

Great for an easy side dish.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 pound baby bella mushrooms
  • 4 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 medium shallots
  • 2 tablespoons truffle oil
  • - salt to taste

How To Make parmesan mushroom orzo

  • Step 1
    Cook orzo according to the package instructions, drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Immediately grate Parmesan cheese into the bowl with pasta before pasta cools. Mix well until cheese is melted and pasta is all coated.
  • Step 2
    While pasta is cooking, prepare mushrooms and shallots. Peel and thinly slice shallots. Wash and thinly slice mushrooms. Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add truffle oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add mushrooms, season with some salt and cook until mushrooms are done.
  • Step 3
    Add cooked mushrooms and shallots to the bowl with Parmesan orzo. Mix well. Taste to adjust for more salt.

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