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Home » Main Dishes » Creamy Orzo with Buttered Breadcrumbs and Mushrooms.

Creamy Orzo with Buttered Breadcrumbs and Mushrooms.

Aug 15, 2014 · Modified: Feb 28, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 10 Comments

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orzo with a cream sauce and mushrooms

Creamy orzo with buttered breadcrumbs and mushrooms is a comforting dinner recipe that’s filling and delicious! This is a simple recipe that doesn’t take long at all to make.

creamy orzo with buttered breadcrumbs

Creamy pasta dishes can be so comforting! I love a nice warm bowl of pasta in a cream sauce. Add some veggies and a few crunchy breadcrumbs, and that’s just perfect to me!

This creamy orzo is just the thing to make when you’re in the mood for some gluten free comfort food.

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Gluten Free Pasta

The only brand of gluten free orzo that I have seen is Delallo. This brand is available in some grocery stores, and I have also seen it on Amazon.

If you can’t find orzo, you could use gluten free macaroni. The finished product will be a little different texture, but it will still be very good!

Dairy Substitutes

I used Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds for this recipe and they melted very nicely. Feel free to use the vegan cheese that works for your dietary needs.

Choose a neutral tasting dairy free milk for best results. I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage, and it worked well.

gluten free bread crumbs in a jar

Bread Crumbs

As far as breadcrumbs go, you can purchase gluten free breadcrumbs at the store and use those, or you can make your own by saving the ends of gluten free bread and making crumbs in the food processor.

If you make the breadcrumbs ahead of time, just store them in the freezer to keep them fresh. It’s definitely less expensive to make your own breadcrumbs, and it’s a great way to use up the ends of loaves of bread.

mushrooms and breadcrumbs on creamy orzo in a white bowl

Watch the video below for more gluten free dinner ideas.

Variations

  • Cook the mushrooms with garlic and onions for more flavor.
  • Add more veggies, like zucchini, carrots, or cherry tomatoes.
  • Use rice or quinoa instead of gluten free pasta.

More Gluten Free Pasta Recipes

  • Creamy Garlic Pasta with Chicken Meatballs
  • Pasta with Creamy Kale Sauce
  • Gluten Free Garlic Spaghetti

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creamy orzo with mushrooms
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Creamy Orzo with Buttered Breadcrumbs and Mushrooms.

This pasta dish is cozy comfort food – orzo, breadcrumbs, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.

Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword comfort food, easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 649 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the creamy orzo:

  • 8 ounces gluten free orzo cooked according to package directions
  • 1 ½ cups Daiya Dairy Free Mozzarella Style Shreds
  • â…” cup non-dairy milk
  • 3 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the mushrooms:

  • 4 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

For the breadcrumbs:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free bread crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon vegan buttery spread
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the gluten free orzo according to package directions in a large soup pot.
  2. While the pasta cooks, saute the sliced mushrooms in the Tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.

  3. Drain the pasta. Add the vegan buttery spread, non-dairy milk, and cheese, and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted.

  4. In a separate skillet, melt the 2 Tablespoons olive oil and the tablespoon of vegan buttery spread. Add the gluten free breadcrumbs and the garlic salt. Cook on medium low heat, stirring often. If you walk away, they will burn! Keep stirring until they are golden brown and crisp.

  5. Divide the cheesy orzo among four bowls. Top with the sauteed mushrooms and the buttered breadcrumbs.

Recipe Notes

I used Delallo brand gluten free orzo. If you can’t find gluten free orzo, you could make this dish with rice, or a different pasta shape.

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 4 days.

Feel free to add any veggies you like! Try caramelized onions, zucchini, or carrots.

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Orzo with Buttered Breadcrumbs and Mushrooms.
Amount per Serving
Calories
649
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Sodium
 
1120
mg
49
%
Potassium
 
481
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
82
g
27
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
620
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
95
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
creamy orzo with breadcrumbs on top

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Comments

  1. Danny @ VRAI Magazine

    August 25, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    The recipe sounds wonderful and I’m always looking to find gluten free pasta when I entertain friends who require it. I’ll be on the look out for the DeLallo Brand — thanks for the tip :)

    Reply
    • Darryl

      February 26, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great winter meal!

      Reply
  2. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    August 17, 2014 at 12:23 am

    The weather in Sydney is freezing right now, and this screams comfort! YUM!

    Reply
  3. Handmade by Lorna

    August 16, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I have never tried orzo but this dish looks really tasty – Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  4. Shikha la mode

    August 15, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    I like orzo but never make it at home. This is a great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Lisa

    August 15, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I love the added texture of the buttered breadcrumbs! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  6. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    August 15, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    This is such a homey and comforting pasta dish, Kelly! I adore mushrooms and those buttered breadcrumbs look like the bees knees!

    Reply
  7. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen

    August 15, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Yum! A big bowl of comforting pasta sounds pretty good to me! Those mushrooms and breadcrumbs look so good!

    Reply
  8. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    August 15, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Wow! I am in love with this dish! So many great things going on here…I am such a fan of orzo, and an even bigger fan of mushrooms! This sounds like the perfect comfort food to me. Pinned!

    Reply
  9. Julia

    August 15, 2014 at 8:14 am

    I have yet to try the DeLallo brand of gf pasta and I’m anxious to do so! Truthfully, I’ve only tried one brand and liked it, but am absolutely up for making the rounds! Your mushrooms look like insaaaanity!! I’m always up for a bowl of delicious mushroomy orzo, no matter the time of year!

    Reply

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