Best 8 Baked Orzo With Butternut Squash And Mushrooms Recipes

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Baked orzo with butternut squash and mushrooms is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is packed with vegetables and protein. The creamy orzo and tender butternut squash are complemented by the earthy mushrooms and roasted tomatoes. This dish is perfect for a cold night, and it is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM ORZO



Mushroom Orzo image

After eating at an 'Italian' chain restaurant and loving this side dish, I went home and tried to recreate it. This is the recipe I finally came up with.

Provided by BABARCLAY

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, divided
8 pearl onions
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup water
½ cup white wine
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
  • Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 241.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

ORZO WITH MUSHROOMS



Orzo with Mushrooms image

A very tasty and easy side dish. My husband likes this topped with a grating for parmesan cheese. Toasted walnuts are also a nice touch for presentation.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onion and mushrooms until tender and golden brown.
  • Pour in broth, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in orzo, reduce heat to low, and cover.
  • Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • If after 15 minutes there is still liquid, remove cover, and cook until liquid is gone.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO



Roasted Vegetable Orzo image

This is a recipe I made up with all of the wonderful summer vegetables in season. Serve it with chicken or all on its own!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 zucchini, sliced
1 summer squash, sliced
1 red onion, cut into chunks
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch white sugar
salt and black pepper to taste
4 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ cup dry white wine
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the zucchini, squash, onion, asparagus, and mushrooms in a large bowl; add in garlic, olive oil and sugar, and stir gently to coat vegetables. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add bouillon cubes, wine, and orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir in roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 104.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1041.6 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

BAKED ORZO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MUSHROOMS



Baked Orzo With Butternut Squash and Mushrooms image

I got this recipe from one of my co workers. It's the first time I have cooked orzo and I wasn't disappointed.

Provided by Fluffy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup butternut squash, diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place a skillet over high heat and add oil.
  • Saute onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic and continue to saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and they are golden.
  • Add chicken stock and bring to boil.
  • Pour mushroom and stock mixture orzo and rosemary into a 8x8 baking dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper and bake 35 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

ORZO WITH MUSHROOMS AND WALNUTS



Orzo with Mushrooms and Walnuts image

This recipe makes quite a bit. Everyone I've prepared it for loves it. You can easily cut the recipe in half.

Provided by Amanda Dattilio

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they release their aroma. Stir once or twice for even toasting.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and mushrooms until tender and golden brown.
  • Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes there is still liquid, remove cover, and cook until liquid is gone. Remove from heat, and stir in walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 485.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ORZO WITH CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON



Orzo with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Bacon image

When my garden produced a bumper crop of butternut squash, I made multiple new dishes to use up my bounty! This is a tasty, easy side with pretty colors, and it makes plenty to fill your hungry family. To make it into a main, add shrimp or shredded chicken. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
4 bacon strips, chopped
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup cut fresh or frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir squash and onion in bacon drippings until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Drain orzo; stir into squash mixture. Add butter, garlic salt, pepper and reserved bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BROWN-BUTTER ORZO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Brown-Butter Orzo With Butternut Squash image

In this autumnal one-pot meal, rice-shaped orzo is cooked with stock and butternut squash until it's tender and creamy, a little like risotto but without as much stirring. Brown butter, lemon zest and sage add depth of flavor, while red-pepper flakes give this zip and heat. An optional dollop of ricotta intensifies the creaminess but feel free to skip it for a lighter dish. This recipe also works well as a hearty side for roasted meats and fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots (2 to 3), or use onion or leek
1 small (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (3 cups)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves, or 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary or marjoram, plus more for serving if you like
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
3 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
1 lemon, zested and halved
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven, or a large (12-inch) skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides, the milk solids turn golden brown and it smells nutty and toasty, 3 to 4 minutes. (Watch carefully to see that it doesn't burn.)
  • Stir in shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add squash, sage, a large pinch of salt, the 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and the 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and cook until squash is golden at the edges and begins to soften, 12 to 17 minutes.
  • Add stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and the 1 teaspoon salt. Cover the pan and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is just tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 14 to 18 minutes, stirring once or twice. If the pan dries out before the orzo and squash are tender, add a splash or two of water.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in Parmesan. Taste and add more salt if needed, and a squeeze of lemon juice if the dish needs brightness. Dollop with ricotta if using, and sprinkle with more grated Parmesan and black pepper just before serving, garnishing the top with more red-pepper flakes and sage.

ORZO WITH YELLOW SQUASH, MUSHROOMS, AND PINE NUTS



Orzo with Yellow Squash, Mushrooms, and Pine Nuts image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Mushroom     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Squash     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
1 1/4 pounds yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1/2 pound mushrooms, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; 12 to 13 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; sauté 2 minutes. Add squash. Increase heat to medium-high; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook orzo in boiling salted water until just tender but firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta liquid.
  • Mix orzo, cheese, cream, and 3 tablespoons parsley into vegetables in skillet. Stir over low heat until creamy, adding some reserved pasta liquid if dry, about 3 minutes. Mix in pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful dish, use roasted butternut squash instead of boiled squash.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this dish, you can omit the bacon.
  • Serve the orzo with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Baked orzo with butternut squash and mushrooms is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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