MUSHROOM ORZO

MUSHROOM ORZO

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

Melt ½ the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until golden brow. 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 skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook 7-10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

Yield: 6 servings.