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Asparagus and Basil "Orzotto"
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Brief Description
Orzotto, made with orzo pasta instead of rice, cooks in half the time of traditional risotto.
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Main Ingredient
orzo
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Category: Vegetarian
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Cuisine: Italian
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Prep Time: 30 min(s)
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Cook Time: 10 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Posted By: ecarr
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Posted On: Oct 22, 2014
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Ingredients:
- 3 cups - low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoons - olive oil
- 1 - medium onion chopped (1 c)
- 2 cloves - garlic minced (2 t)
- 2 pounds - thin asparagus cut into 1" pieces (6 c)
- 1 pounds - orzo pasta
- 2/3 cups - dry white wine
- 1/2 cups - grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cups - fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoons - unsalted butter
Directions:
1. Place broth and 3 cups water in large glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave 5 minutes, or until boiling.
2. Heat oil in deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 6 minutes, or until tender. Add asparagus, and sauté 2 minutes, or until bright green.
3. Stir in orzo, and sauté 2 minutes, or until pasta is coated with oil. Stir in wine, and cook 3 minutes, or until liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring constantly. Pour in 1 cup hot broth mixture. Cook until liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring constantly. Continue adding broth mixture 1/2 cup at a time and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often and allowing orzo to absorb most of liquid before adding more. Stir in Parmesan, basil, and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
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