Orzo Carbonara
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)
602
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).