Macaroni pasta risotto with peas, zucchini, and garlic herb cheese

Name: Macaroni pasta risotto with peas, zucchini, and garlic herb cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 7 oz macaroni; ⅔ cup garlic herb cream cheese; ⅓ cup white wine; 1 yellow onion; 2 cups zucchini, diced or sliced; ¾ cup peas, fresh or frozen; 1 vegetable broth cube; 2½ cups hot water; 1 drizzle olive oil

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Main Dish

Very Easy

30 min

388 Kcal

In the family of comfort food, we present this creamy macaroni risotto! Don't bother with a plate. Instead, grab a big spoon and eat straight from the pot ;-) A comforting recipe par excellence. If you too want to taste it, head to the detailed steps below ↓ ↓

Ingredients

7 oz macaroni
⅔ cup garlic herb cream cheese
⅓ cup white wine
1 yellow onion
2 cups zucchini, diced or sliced
¾ cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 vegetable broth cube
2½ cups hot water
1 drizzle olive oil

Materials

bowl, skillet, spoon

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time20 min

Mix the broth cube and hot water in a bowl. Set aside.
Peel and slice a yellow onion. Sauté it in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil for about 5 minutes (until the pieces become translucent).
Add the macaroni and sauté everything for 2 - 3 minutes.
Deglaze with the white wine and mix.
Add the peas, the zucchini cut into pieces, and mix. Sauté for 2 - 3 minutes.
Over medium heat, add a ladle of vegetable broth and mix the preparation. As in a classic risotto recipe, wait for the broth to be absorbed by the ingredients before adding another ladle.
Mix regularly and repeat the process until there is no broth left (about 15 - 20 minutes).
Cut the cream cheese into pieces and mix it into the shell pasta risotto.
The mixture should be creamy, the pasta tender, and the zucchini and peas slightly crunchy.
Enjoy your meal!!

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FAQ ❓

What makes macaroni risotto different from traditional risotto?

Macaroni risotto uses macaroni pasta instead of Arborio rice, creating a unique texture while still delivering the creamy consistency typical of risotto.

Can I substitute the garlic herb cream cheese with another type of cheese?

Yes, you can use regular cream cheese or any soft cheese, but the flavor will differ. Adding herbs or garlic separately can help mimic the original taste.