This cheesy orzotto is a really fun twist on my old favorite recipe. I made a few simple swaps here that have transformed this recipe into something that is almost reminiscent of a delicious and comforting mac and cheese. Rich Gruyere cheese is melted into the already creamy orzo mixture where I had previously used Parmesan. A touch of mustard flavor adds a little something different and more bold to this dish.
This orzotto turned out to be so much tastier than I had imagined. I served it as a meatless entree with some roasted broccoli. It is the perfect comforting dinner for a cold winter night!
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- 2 cups dry orzo
- 1/2 cup dry white wine *I prefer a Pinot Grigio for this dish
- 3 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2/3 cup Gruyere, grated
- 1 Tbs. butter
Heat
oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Cook shallots for 2 minutes,
stirring frequently to prevent too much browning. Stir in garlic and
cook for 30 seconds. Add dry orzo to the pan and toss to coat, cooking
for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to medium. Pour in wine and stir until
the liquid has been absorbed into the orzo. After that, slowly stir in
1/2 cup of stock at a time. Adding the next 1/2 cup when the previous
one has been absorbed, stirring constantly.
When
orzo is tender, season with dry mustard, white pepper, and salt. Remove
from heat and stir in Gruyere and butter. Stir until melted and totally
incorporated.
yum! this sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt's like grown up mac and cheese!
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