Easy Creamy Orzo "Risotto" Recipe - How To Make Creamy Orzo Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 small shallots, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 c. finely chopped herbs of your choice
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 lb. orzo
• 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 c. half-and-half
• 2 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino, plus more for serving
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Arugula, for serving