ORZO CARBONARA
In this recipe, Orzo pasta is treated somewhat like a Risotto, only easier! Made with bacon, cream, and parmesan, it is similar to the spaghetti dish. I also like this with peas added, for a one dish meal with salad and bread.
Provided by BlueRidgeMama
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and drain.
- Pour off all but 1 T. drippings from pan.
- Add butter and ccok until butter begins to brown slightly. Mix in orzo and stir for 30 seconds or so.
- Add 4 1/2 cups of the broth and simmer , uncovered, until orzo is tender, but still firm to the bite and broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
- Add cream and bring to low simmer.
- Stir in cheese and thyme and them bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste and thin with additional broth, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 589.6, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 24.1
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