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00:00Creamy Garlic Mushroom Orzo
00:02This creamy garlic mushroom orzo will soon be your comfort food go-to, without stress.
00:08Tender orzo pasta blends with garlicky cream, flavor-rich mushrooms, and silky spinach.
00:14Despite its fancy appearance, this foolproof recipe suits novices,
00:18presenting an impressive combination of earthy flavors and delighting compliments.
00:23For the pasta, use 8 ounces of uncooked orzo and cook it in generously salted boiling water.
00:28For the mushroom base, you'll need 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 pound mixed mushrooms sliced,
00:351 large shallot, minced, 5 large garlic cloves minced, and 1 half teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
00:43For the creamy sauce, collect 1 half cup heavy cream, fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste,
00:501 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup reserved starchy pasta water.
00:54For the fresh finishing touches, get 2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach,
00:591 half cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil,
01:03zest and juice of 1 small lemon,
01:05and extra Parmesan cheese for serving.
01:08Heat a large saucepan of salt water to a boil.
01:11Water should be ocean-tasting for seasoning.
01:13Brown mushrooms in batches by heating 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
01:18Add mushrooms in a single layer, sauté for 5 minutes until deeply golden brown, transferred to a plate.
01:26Add more butter and sauté the remaining mushrooms, then cook the orzo.
01:30While the orzo cooks, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the sauté pan with minced shallot, garlic,
01:37and red pepper flakes.
01:38Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
01:41Aromas should be fragrant and shallots translucent.
01:44Add mushrooms, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
01:49Let the cream bubble gently.
01:51If necessary, remove from heat to prevent excessive cream reduction.
01:55Combine pasta and sauce.
01:57Once the pasta is ready, use tongs or a spider strainer to transfer it directly to the sauté pan,
02:03along with 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.
02:06This starchy water is liquid gold.
02:08It helps bind the sauce to the pasta, creating that silky, restaurant-quality finish.
02:13Cook over medium heat, stirring until the pasta is perfectly al dente, about 2-3 minutes.
02:19Remove from heat and add parmesan baby spinach, basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
02:24Stir gently until the spinach wilts and cheese melts into a glossy sauce.
02:29Serve warm in heated bowls, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and a final crack of black pepper.
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