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Delicious and Easy Mock Risotto

SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Clark PHOTO BY: LINDA MCLEAN

"If you love creamy risotto, but can't stand the fuss behind making it, this is a great and creamy and easy alternative! A fantastic side dish that goes great with your favorite chicken recipe."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 40 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. When it is not getting any hotter, pour in the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir to loosen any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. When the broth comes to a boil, stir in the orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until pasta has absorbed all of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, especially towards the end. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by Jackie M.
For a much creamier pasta, add 1/2 cup thick cream, simmer for at least 3mins., before tossing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN
This didn't have the creaminess of a typical risotto, but it was still very yummy! I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by Chris
This was very good and I was able to make it using ingredients already on hand. I did modify... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by winsum25
YUM!! I omitted the onion, and added a dollop of sour cream, a splash of milk, a Tbs of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by San Diego Cook
I took the advice of some other reviewers and added butter and basil to the recipe, but I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by CLM8203
This was a quick, easy side dish. The flavor was less than overpowering. We did add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by Jennifer
I actually cooked the orzo in 2% milk (with a little white wine and water thrown in for good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by HOMERMC
Tasty but not creamy. It was easy and used things already on hand. Nice for a weekday sidedish. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by MELOTEY
Not a risotto but a good pasta side. The liquid/orzo/time ratios are the key elements. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by MAGGIE1179
I just made this recipe for dinner with some simple chicken and salad and it is awesome! Very... MORE