Orzo Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons Italian parsley
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 6 cups water
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
  • ¾ cup shallots

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add orzo; sauté 5 minutes. Mix in 6 cups boiling water and salt. Simmer uncovered until orzo is tender, liquid is absorbed, and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about...

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