Tobys Orzo Recipes

TOBY'S ORZO

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and onion soup mix, and set aside.
• Saute mushrooms in 1 Tbsp olive oil over high heat until they give up their moisture and most of it has evaporated.
• Add to broth mixture.
• In same pan, heat butter and/or olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add orzo, and stir to coat with oil.
• Saute, stirring almost constantly, until pasta just begins to brown.
• Add onion and garlic, and continue to saute until onion is translucent and some pasta grains are very lightly browned.
• Add chicken broth mixture, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 6-7 minutes, until pasta is partially cooked but still fairly firm.
• Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
• Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with a little olive oil.
• Transfer pasta and all remaining ingredients to casserole, toss to thoroughly combine, cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, and bake for 10 minutes longer.
• This doubles nicely for a larger group, but add about an extra 1/2 cup of broth or water to the liquid.