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Orzo RisottoOrzo Risotto

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup minced shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
6 cups boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Directions

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add orzo; saute 5 minutes.
Mix in 6 cups of boiling water and salt. Simmer uncovered until orzo is tender, liquid is absorbed, and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about 18 minutes.
Remove from heat. Mix in thyme and lemon peel, then parsley.

Serves 8