Orzo With Fried Shallots

Name: Orzo With Fried Shallots
Ingredients: About 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound dried orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 shallots (6 oz. total), peeled and slivered; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 4 green onions (2 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced (including green tops); Fresh-ground pepper

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

About 1 teaspoon salt
1 pound dried orzo pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 shallots (6 oz. total), peeled and slivered
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 green onions (2 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced (including green tops)
Fresh-ground pepper

Directions

1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add orzo and cook until barely tender to bite, 5 to 9 minutes. Drain well. Pour into a bowl and mix with olive oil. Rinse and dry pan.
2

In the same pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and stir often until they start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and orzo; mix well and cook just until pasta is warm, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and salt and pepper to taste. Mound in a serving bowl and serve warm.