Zucchini Orzotto
From keni 13 years ago
- 20 to make
- Serves 6
Another risotto type recipe using orzo... this is my 4th variation of this technique and all have been successful. We love the rich and creamy taste and texture of this dish without the hassle of a true risotto. Read more This one uses fresh zucchini...because I wanted to see if it would work! See less
Ingredients
- 1lb orzo shopping list
- 2 cups chicken stock shopping list
- 1/2 stick butter shopping list
- 2 medium-large shallots, or 1/2 a red onion diced(I like to keep the shallots in rings) shopping list
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock shopping list
- 3/4 cup heavy cream shopping list
- about 4 cups grated zucchini(about 2 smallish or 1 large), don't drain shopping list
- juice from 1/2 lemon shopping list
- 1/4 cup grated asiago cheese shopping list
- sea or kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper shopping list
How to make it
- Prepare orzo per package directions subbing the chicken stock for 2 cups of the water called for. Stoop cooking JUST shy of al dente. Drain pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the liquid, then rinse briefly with hot water to make sure the pasta doesn't stick See Photo. (don't worry about rinsing the starch out and the sauce not sticking to it, like with other hot pasta dishes, that won't be a problem, here)
- Melt butter in heavy saucepan(I actually just use the same pan I just cooked the pasta in)
- Add shallots and cook about 4 minutes.
- Add wine and cream and simmer , stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 7-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add orzo to pan and immediately stir to coat and combine. The pasta will likely absorb all, or most, of the liquid. See Photo
- Add zucchini and it's juice and stir, again. See Photo
- Add salt and pepper and a lil pasta water, at a time, if needed.
- Add cheese.
- Put lid on pan and turn off heat. And let rest while finishing rest of meal. Stir once more just before serving.
The Rating
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Had this one on the list for a long time! Finally made it and it was delicious, of course! Wrote more here -----> Zucchini Orzotto
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