Name: Butternut Squash Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 Box of Barilla® Chickpea Orzo pasta; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; ¼ Cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 Small butternut squash, 2/3 inch diced [4 cups]; 3 Cups veggie broth; 1 Leek, Cut In Rondels; 2 Tablespoons butter; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Butternut Squash Risotto

35 minutes

Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil No Meat Soup

BUTTERNUT SQUASH IS SIMMERED IN A VEGGIE BROTH, AND BLENDED TO CREATE A CREAMY RISOTTO RECIPE MADE WITH CHICKPEA ORZO PASTA.

Ingredients

5 servings

1Box of Barilla^® Chickpea Orzo pasta

3Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

¼Cup yellow onion, chopped

1Small butternut squash, 2/3 inch diced [4 cups]

3Cups veggie broth

1Leek, Cut In Rondels

2Tablespoons butter

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta for 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a saucepan sauté onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil for two minutes, until translucent. Stir in squash, sauté for several minutes, then add veggie broth and simmer until squash is cooked through. Let cool down and carefully process in the blender until smooth.

Step 3

In a skillet sauté leek with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 3 minutes, stir in squash mixture, bring to a boil.

Step 4

Drain orzo and add to the veggies, cook for three minutes over high heat, until sauce is creamy and perfectly coating the pasta. Turn off the heat and let rest three minutes. Stir in cheese and butter before serving.

Chickpea Orzo Pasta

Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Chickpea, No Xanthan Gum. Rice shaped pasta made from chickpeas and chickpeas only, for a good source of plant protein without additives like xanthan gum. Reimagine salads, soups, bowls and more without hesitation. Looking for cooking ideas? Check out creative ways to get inspired.

Shape

Orzo

Pack size

10oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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