Dinner for 6

Cheesy Tuna Orzo Skillet

Name: Cheesy Tuna Orzo Skillet
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms; 2 shallots; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 cups orzo; 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cans (5 oz) tuna; 1 tsp kosher salt (optional); lots of freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; topping; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; lots of freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp melted butter; 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional)

$11.54for 440 minServes 6

Orzo simmers with mushrooms, tuna, peas, cream, and broth, then finishes with cheddar, Parmesan, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$1.09Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Pasta, 7 oz$0.10/oz typical	7 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Broth, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical	29 oz	$2.03Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Canned tuna, 10 oz$0.30/oz typical	10 oz	$3.00Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 5 oz$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.31

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Dinners One-pot

Typical price

$2.88 per serving$11.54 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 shallots
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups orzo
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cans (5 oz) tuna
1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
lots of freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
topping
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp kosher salt
lots of freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the butter in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms, shallots, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic for 6 minutes.
Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the skillet.
Stir in the orzo, broth, and cream, then simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
Fold in the tuna, peas, cheddar, and half a cup Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.
Mix the breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, and melted butter, sprinkle over the skillet, and bake at 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes.

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