Orzo Risotto

Submitted by KathyP53

"Shallots, garlic,lemon, and orzo pasta instead of arborio rice make this a delicious risotto. From Bon Appetit."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 cup minced shallot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups orzo pasta (rise-shaped pasta)
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• 6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

directions

1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots and garlic. Saute until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add orzo; saute 5 minutes.
3. Mix in 6 cups of boiling water and salt. Simmer uncovered until orzo is tender, liquid is absorbed, and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about 18 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Mix in thyume and lemon peel, then parsley.