Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo (Risoni (One Pot

• Produce

  • 1 box 8oz / 250g frozen spinach, frozen
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 1/4 lb Mushrooms
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 1 Parsley

• Canned Goods

  • 3 cups Chicken broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups Orzo / risoni

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.2 lb / 600g mushrooms, sliced (I used button mushrooms)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1½ cups milk (I used low fat)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1½ cups orzo / risoni (Note 1)
• ½ tsp salt
• Black pepper
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 8oz / 250g frozen spinach (1 box), thawed, excess water squeezed out
• Extra parmesan cheese
• Finely chopped parsley

Directions

• Heat the olive oil in a large non stick pan over high heat (if you arent using non stick, use more oil).
• Add the mushrooms and cook until softened (around 3 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the pan. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent - around 3 minutes.
• Add the flour, stir it in and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the milk and chicken broth and use a whisk to mix the butter flour mixture into the liquid.
• Increase heat to medium high. Add the orzo/risoni, salt and pepper, stir once, then put a lid on (Note 2). Bring it to a simmer, then leave it to cook for around 8 to 10 minutes or until the orzo/risoni is cooked but still slightly firm, and it is still quite saucy. Note: If you have a strong stove, turn it down slightly so it just simmers).
• While the orzo is cooking, break up the spinach into little pieces with your fingers.
• Remove the pan from the stove. Stir through the parmesan, spinach and cooked mushrooms. Check if more salt or pepper is required.
• Serve immediately, garnished with more parmesan and fresh finely chopped parsley, if desired.