Orzo Risotto with Asparagus and Wild Garlic by @simonauscher

35 min

2 servings

🍝

200 g

Orzo

🌱

6

Asparagus

🧅

1

Shallot

🧄

6 leaves

Wild garlic

🌿

1 handful

Parsley

🥜

1 pinch

Pistachios

🫒

Olive oil

🧀

Parmesan

🍷

10 cl

White wine

🧈

Butter

🧂

Salt

🍲

Broth

  1. Wash
    • Asparagus

    Wash and trim the asparagus.

  2. Slice
    • Asparagus
    • Broth

    Use the woody asparagus ends to make broth, slice the stalks into rounds and halve the tips.

  3. Chop
    • Shallot
    • Orzo
    • Asparagus

    Finely chop the shallot and set everything aside.

  4. Pound
    • Wild garlic
    • Parsley
    • Pistachios

    Pound or blend the wild garlic, parsley, pistachios, salt, grated Parmesan and olive oil into a bright pesto.

  5. Sauté
    • Shallot
    • Asparagus
    • Olive oil

    Gently sauté the shallot and asparagus rounds in olive oil and butter in a saucepan.

  6. Add
    • Orzo

    Add the orzo and stir it well.

  7. Deglaze
    • White wine

    Deglaze with the white wine, stirring until it has evaporated.

  8. Add
    • Broth

    Add the broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously.

  9. Season
    • Salt
    • Orzo

    Season the orzo.

  10. Add
    • Asparagus
    • Wild garlic
    • Parsley

    When the orzo is perfectly cooked, turn off the heat and add the asparagus tips and pesto.

  11. Grate
    • Parmesan
    • Orzo
    • Asparagus

    Grate Parmesan into the saucepan and combine everything.

  12. Serve

    Serve in shallow plates.

Orzo Risotto with Asparagus and Wild Garlic by @simonauscher

35 min

2 servings

🍝

200 g

Orzo

🌱

6

Asparagus

🧅

1

Shallot

🧄

6 leaves

Wild garlic

🌿

1 handful

Parsley

🥜

1 pinch

Pistachios

🫒

Olive oil

🧀

Parmesan

🍷

10 cl

White wine

🧈

Butter

🧂

Salt

🍲

Broth

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Wash and trim the asparagus.

    🌱Asparagus
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
  2. Step 2/12

    Use the woody asparagus ends to make broth, slice the stalks into rounds and halve the tips.

    🌱Asparagus
    🍲Broth
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
  3. Step 3/12

    Finely chop the shallot and set everything aside.

    🧅Shallot
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board
  4. Step 4/12

    Pound or blend the wild garlic, parsley, pistachios, salt, grated Parmesan and olive oil into a bright pesto.

    🧄Wild garlic
    🌿Parsley
    🥜Pistachios
    🧂Salt
    🧀Parmesan
    🫒Olive oil
    ✨Mortar and pestle
    🧀Grater
  5. Step 5/12

    Gently sauté the shallot and asparagus rounds in olive oil and butter in a saucepan.

    🧅Shallot
    🌱Asparagus
    🫒Olive oil
    🧈Butter
  6. Step 6/12

    Add the orzo and stir it well.

    🍝Orzo
  7. Step 7/12

    Deglaze with the white wine, stirring until it has evaporated.

    🍷White wine
  8. Step 8/12

    Add the broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously.

    🍲Broth
    🥄Ladle
  9. Step 9/12

    Season the orzo.

    🧂Salt
  10. Step 10/12

    When the orzo is perfectly cooked, turn off the heat and add the asparagus tips and pesto.

    🌱Asparagus
    🧄Wild garlic
    🌿Parsley
    🥜Pistachios
    🫒Olive oil
    🧀Parmesan
  11. Step 11/12

    Grate Parmesan into the saucepan and combine everything.

    🧀Parmesan
    🧀Grater
  12. Step 12/12

    Serve in shallow plates.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Vegetables, Herbs, Nuts, Oils, Dairy, Cheese, Alcohol, Beverages, Spices, Seasoning, Stock, Liquid

Ingredients

Orzo, Asparagus, Shallot, Wild garlic, Parsley, Pistachios, Olive oil, Parmesan, White wine, Butter, Salt, Broth

Notes

Orzo (also called bird's tongue pasta), Asparagus (large), Shallot (finely chopped), Parmesan (grated for the pesto and to finish), Butter (a knob), Salt (for seasoning), Broth (made with the woody asparagus ends)

Allergens

Gluten, Tree nuts, Milk, Sulphites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, Sugar-Free

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 81g, Fat: 21g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 3mg, Potassium: 420mg, Sodium: 410mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 900IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin K: 55µg, Folate: 90µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Mortar and pestle, Ladle, Grater

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Spring

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@simonauscher

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Al Dente

Flavors

Herbaceous, Savory, Garlicky, Nutty, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigeration : 2 days (in an airtight container,reheat gently with a splash of broth or water)