Orzo with Mushrooms and Onions

Description
A TNT recipe
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: my old recipes
 * Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

 * 4 tbsp unsalted butter
 * 1 large onion, finely chopped
 * 8 mushrooms, thinly sliced
 * 1 box orzo (16 oz)
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * ½ tbsp salt or to taste
 * ¼ tbsp ground pepper
 * chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

 * 1) In large skillet, melt the butter.
 * 2) Sauté onions over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add mushrooms.
 * 4) Cook for another 5 minutes until golden.
 * 5) Cook orzo in boiling salted water according to directions on box.
 * 6) Drain in strainer.
 * 7) Toss orzo with onion/mushroom mixture.
 * 8) Sprinkle cheese on top.
 * 9) Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley.
 * 10) Tiny Italian noodles can be substituted for orzo.
 * 11) Chopped water chestnuts can be added with the orzo for a crunchy texture.