Creamy Orzo Risotto
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped ⓘ
- 3/4 cup dry white wine ⓘ
- 1 cup 35% cream
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely choped ⓘ
- 1/2 cup old white cheddar cheese, shredded ⓘ
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled ⓘ
- salt and pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted ⓘ
Instructions
- In large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook orzo for about 8 minutes or just until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
- Add wine and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to a medium-low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add orzo to cream sauce; stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
- Stir in chives and cheddar and blue cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
770
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).