Bacon and Goat Cheese Orzo Recipe
May 27, 2011 8:17 am
A fast pasta side featuring bacon and cheese
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Orzo is a tiny, rice-shaped pasta. It’s quick to cook and kids love it too. Plus, it makes a great pasta salad, warm or cold.
The way this dish is prepared results in a creamy risotto-like dish, but without the butter and cream. Healthy goat cheese and a touch of bacon take the place of the mayo found in many pasta salads. If you're pressed for time and looking for a simple side dish that's crowd-friendly and perfect for a cookout, this is it.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup orzo
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions:
- Bring 3 cups salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and bring to a simmer; cook until just tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Strain and rinse with cool water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a medium sauté pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the shallots and sauté until softened, another 3 minutes.
- Fold the bacon and shallot mixture into the orzo. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, drizzle extra virgin olive oil over top, add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle each serving with crumbled goat cheese or sprinkle on top of serving bowl.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 to 20 minutes
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