Pasta Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided use
  • 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup chopped shallot (or onion)
  • 2 cups dried orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper
  • chopped parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 T. of butter in a 12" frying pan over high heat.
  2. Add mushrooms and shallots or onions and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are lightly browned, 9-12 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 more T. butter and the orzo. Stir often until pasta is light golden, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth and sherry. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until pasta is tender to bite and most of the liquid is absorbed, 9-11 minutes.
  5. If mixture becomes too thick before pasta is done, add a little more broth.
  6. Stir in the parmesan cheese, the salt & pepper.
  7. Spoon risotto into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley and more parmesan cheese.
  8. Makes 3-4 main dish servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

392 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 27.7g 36% DV
Carbs 21.5g 8% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10168.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1811mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 37.8mg 42% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 251.8mg 19% DV
Iron 15mg 83% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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