One-Pot Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo

Used mushroom stock, and it was delicious

The key is using only 360g box of orzo I would use homo milk at minimum. I used 1/2 and 1/2. I also added a 1TBS of Italian season and a 1TBS spoon of chili flakes, diced onion and 5 pieces of bacon. In a dutch oven, add bacon until pretty Crispy. I added half a diced cooking onion, finely chopped garlic and let that slightly brown. I then added mushroom ( I used both white and cremini) honestly the cremini ones are the best as they are meatier. Salt and pepper After mushrooms soften, I added orzo, scrapped bottom and stirred for a minute to lightly toast and soak up the flavours. Then add 2L cream and 2l low salt chicken brother. Let boil lightly, put on low and for 10 min. Check orzo is soft. Take off heat. Add grated parm (I use fresh but Kraft I’m sure is fine) and diced up spinach then added chili flakes, Italian seasoning and more S&P to taste.

Added bacon

I used coconut milk and a little sour cream instead of milk. I also added ground pork I had just cooked and seasoned with salt and pepper. I added lemon juice near the end along with more salt, pepper, garlic powder and savory spices. I also let dishes like these sit for a while before serving so the flavors develop.

I didn't think n this was creamy at all. Would maybe use heavy cream over whole milk if I made it again.

Ignore the liquid recommendation, I always find I need loads more.

This was delicious! I skipped the spinach and double the amount of pre-cut mushrooms. Will make again.