Orzotto

Name: Orzotto
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 1/2 cups orzo or pearl barley; 1/2 cup dry white or red wine; 3 cups chicken stock, beef stock, or low-sodium broth; 1/2 to 1 cup vegetables; 1/3 cup grated cheese; Fresh herbs or other aromatics; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Vinegar or lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Orzotto Variations, recipes follow

12 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 1/2 cups orzo or pearl barley
1/2 cup dry white or red wine
3 cups chicken stock, beef stock, or low-sodium broth
1/2 to 1 cup vegetables
1/3 cup grated cheese
Fresh herbs or other aromatics
1/4 cup heavy cream
Vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Orzotto Variations, recipes follow

Directions

1

In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2

Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent.
3

Add the orzo or barley and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Add the wine and cook until absorbed.
5

Gradually add the stock, stirring frequently.
6

Bring to a simmer and cover; cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid is almost absorbed and orzo or barley is tender.
7

Remove from heat.
8

Stir in the vegetables, grated cheese, fresh herbs or aromatics, heavy cream, and vinegar.
9

Season the orzotto with salt and pepper and serve.
10

Orzotto Variations:
11

Lemon-Asparagus Orzotto: add 1/2 cup steamed diced fresh asparagus, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and zest from 1/2 lemon.
12

Mushroom-Orzotto: 1 cup wild or culitvated mushrooms.
13

Substitute chicken or beef stock with mushroom stock.
14

Add 3/4 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
15

Sweet Corn with Bacon Orzotto: Add 1/2 cup sweet corn, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon.