
Creamy Pesto Orzo with Mushrooms
Tender orzo pasta folded with earthy mushrooms and a vibrant basil pesto for a sophisticated vegetarian lunch.
⏱ 10 min prep · 15 min cookServes 4510 cal · 14g proteinvegetariancomfort
Ingredients
- 2 cup orzo
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 0.5 cup pesto (jarred)
- 0.25 cup parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
Instructions
- 1
Boil the orzo in salted water according to package directions, then drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic until golden.
- 3
Combine the cooked orzo with the mushrooms in the skillet over low heat.
- 4
Stir in the pesto and parmesan until everything is creamy and well-coated.
- 5
Serve warm, topped with extra parmesan if desired.
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