Creamy Bacon & Pea Orzo
Risotto-style comfort food made with small pasta, in a fraction of the time, with broccoli.
PorkItalianHobFamily Friendly
4
Serves
5m
Prep
25m
Cook
503
Kcal
28.7g
Protein
62g
Carbs
14.9g
Fat
£0.95
Per portion
Add to the shop 5 items · approx £3.80
- Broccoli400 g
- Back bacon200 g
- Frozen peas200 g
- Reduced-fat cheddar60 g
- Garlic2 cloves
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- Orzo300 g
- Water (boiling)750 ml
- Olive oil1 tsp
- Black pepperto taste
Kit you'll needDeep heavy-based pan · Saucepan or steamer
Method
- Fry the chopped bacon in the oil in a deep, heavy-based pan for 6–8 minutes until golden, adding the garlic for the last minute.
- Stir in the orzo and the boiling water and simmer gently, uncovered, for 12–15 minutes, stirring often so it does not stick.
- Add the peas for the last 5 minutes, with a splash more boiling water if it looks dry before the pasta is tender.
- Meanwhile, steam or boil the broccoli until tender.
- Take the orzo off the heat, stir in the cheddar until creamy and season with black pepper, tasting before adding any salt.
- Serve with the broccoli.
Tip: The creaminess comes from the pasta starch and cheese, so there is no cream to buy.
