Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, is sold at Italian markets and most supermarkets.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup orzo
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Preparation
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil. Stir in orzo. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed all liquid, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pine nuts and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
