Name: Creamy Garlic Mushroom Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked orzo; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced (I used half baby bella, half shiitake); 1 large shallot, minced; 5 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper; 1 ounce freshly-grated Parmesan cheese; 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup loosely-packed chopped fresh basil; zest and juice of 1 small lemon (optional)