Creamy Parmesan Orzo With Bacon Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon (you can drain the bacon fat or leave it).
• Melt 2-3 tablespoons butter, then add in onions and garlic; saute until soft (about 5 minutes).
• Add in the orzo and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the 4-1/2 cups broth; simmer uncovered until the orzo is firm-tender and the broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally (this should take about 7-8 minutes).
• Add in whipping cream and bring to a simmer.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese and thyme, then cooked bacon.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• *NOTE* you can thin with additional broth if desired.

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• heat the olive oil in a skillet over about medium-high heat.
• add onion and saute for a few minutes
• add garlic and orzo pasta and saute until the orzo is starting to brown slightly.
• add a dash of salt and pepper. BE CARFUL WITH THE SALT! with the chik. broth and parmesan cheese it will be to salty if you add too much.
• Start adding the warmed chicken broth a little at a time letting it evaporate before you add more. Do this with about half of the chicken broth and then pour in the rest of it.
• Let this come back to a simmer.
• cover and reduce heat to low.
• simmer for about 30 minutes or until orzo is al dente.
• Just before serving add parmesan cheese to taste. I use a couple of palms full.