Creamy Orzo Risotto

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup dry wine
• 1 cup 35% cream
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely choped
• 1/2 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Recipe

• 1 in large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook orzo for about 8 minutes or just until tender but still firm. drain and rinse under cold water; drain and set aside.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
• 3 add wine and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to a medium-low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 4 add orzo to cream sauce; stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
• 5 stir in chives and cheddar and blue cheeses. season with salt and pepper.
• 6 sprinkle with pine nuts.