Orzo With Shiitake Mushrooms

Orzo With Shiitake Mushrooms
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Orzo and shiitake mushrooms, simmered in chicken broth and herbs, make for an easy side dish that pairs well with just about anything. This recipe is courtesy of Maria Zoitas, creator of the "Maria's Homemade" line of prepared foods sold at Westside Market NYC. See all mushroom recipes. Click here to see Christmas Dinner: It's Not Thanksgiving Anymore.
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
  • 4 ounce olive oil
  • 1 large spanish onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
  • 48 ounce chicken broth
  • 1 pound orzo
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 2 teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 4 ounce crushed tomatoes
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a sauté pan. Add the onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, then add the mushrooms, and sauté for 5 more minutes. Add the chicken broth and the remaining ingredients and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.