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Any mushrooms are good in this recipe. Chestnut mushrooms work really well, but buying loose button mushrooms can often be cheaper. If orzo is out of your budget, or just not in the cupboard ...

Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente ... Next, add the courgette and cook for another five minutes. Add the mushrooms to the pan along with a little sea salt and black pepper.

The flavor's on the gentle side, similar in palate to other pastas ... risotto made with orzo with mushrooms and spinach - Vladislav Chusov/Shutterstock The flavors and textures of rice and ...