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orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Linda Hoover
@TotallyCaffeinated
Kennewick, WA

Got this off the Ronzoni Pasta website, saving it here to try it out for Father's Day.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6 side servings
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

  • 3/4 c
    orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 oz
    fresh mushrooms, sliced or quartered (bite size)
  • 1
    leek or large green onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh marjoram, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    chicken soup base
  • grated romano cheese (optional)

How To Make orzo pasta with mushrooms and leeks

  • 1
    Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain well.
  • 2
    In a large skillet heat butter over medium-high heat; stir in the mushrooms, leek or green onion, pepper, salt, and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add water, dried marjoram (if using), and soup base. Reduce heat; cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh marjoram, if using.
  • 3
    Toss mushroom mixture with pasta. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, if desired.
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