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Mushroom and Sun Dried Tomato Orzo

Creamy mushroom and sun-dried tomato orzo: a cozy pasta dish made with earthy mushrooms, tangy tomatoes, spinach, and pesto.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

Let's gather the ingredients!
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 32 oz chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta whole milk
  • 3 cups baby shiitake mushrooms
  • 4 cups spinach loosely packed
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
Pesto Sauce
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!
  1. In a muddler, combine basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Grind until desired consistency.
  2. In a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Add finely sliced onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and allow it to brown.
  5. Stir in orzo until all ingredients are incorporated, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in broth and cook the orzo for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Add heavy cream, mushrooms, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix well on low heat for an additional 4 minutes.
  8. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Incorporate the pesto sauce from the muddler.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy orzo with spinach and shiitake mushrooms.

Nutrition

Calories: 723kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 20gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 1477mgFiber: 10gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4009IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 4mg

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