Orzo Carbonara

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb orzo pasta
  • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and drain.
  2. Pour off all but 1 T. drippings from pan.
  3. Add butter and ccok until butter begins to brown slightly. Mix in orzo and stir for 30 seconds or so.
  4. 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.
  5. Add cream and bring to low simmer.
  6. Stir in cheese and thyme and them bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste and thin with additional broth, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

602 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.4g 41% DV
Total Fat 48.2g 62% DV
Carbs 27g 10% DV
Fiber 9.3g 33% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 755.8mg 33% DV
Potassium 478mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 134.3mg 45% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 160.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 693.5mg 53% DV
Iron 32.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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