Dinner for 4

Creamy Mushroom Orzo

Name: Creamy Mushroom Orzo
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 cloves garlic; 1 large shallot; 2 cups broth; 1 cup milk; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup orzo pasta; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach

$8.47for 428 minServes 4

Orzo simmers with mushrooms, garlic, milk, broth, spinach, and Parmesan for a creamy one-pan meal or side dish.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.47

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more 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

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

28 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Budget Family Side dishes Dinners

Typical price

$2.12 per serving$8.47 for 4

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Ingredients

8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1 large shallot
2 cups broth
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup orzo pasta
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes.
Add the shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the broth, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and orzo.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the spinach and Parmesan, then cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.