Creamy Orzo Risotto

Name: Creamy Orzo Risotto
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup 35% cream; 2 tablespoons chives, finely choped; 1/2 cup old white cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup 35% cream
2 tablespoons chives, finely choped
1/2 cup old white cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1

In large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook orzo for about 8 minutes or just until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain and set aside.
2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
3

Add wine and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to a medium-low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4

Add orzo to cream sauce; stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
5

Stir in chives and cheddar and blue cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
6

Sprinkle with pine nuts.