ORZO CARBONARA

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Provided by Eugene I. Cleary

Categories     Pasta     Pork     Parmesan     Bacon     Winter     Bon Appétit     Michigan

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
5 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan. Add butter and cook until butter begins to brown, about 2 minutes; mix in orzo. Add 4 1/2 cups broth; simmer uncovered until orzo is just tender but still firm to bite and broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add cream; bring to simmer. Mix in cheese and thyme, then bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with additional broth, if desired.

Amogelang Amo
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I love how customizable this dish is. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to mine.


Cute jani
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.


Abdirahman Daahir
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I'm not a big fan of carbonara sauce, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Mari Belle
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I just cooked up some leftover spaghetti and added it to the sauce.


Maria Pinto
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out creamy. It was more like a thick paste.


Misrak Debele
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that was because I used a salty bacon. Next time I'll use a less salty bacon.


RAHMAN CHOHAN
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Monir Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Rhadhadevi Bhikhari
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this dish was really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


ones marcus
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more garlic and pepper next time.


Jenn Moersen
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I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to this dish and it was delicious! It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Puspanjali Basnet
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carbonara.


Todd Marse
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be great for a special occasion dinner.


Darren Uptain
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I'm not a fan of carbonara sauce, but this dish was surprisingly good. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Steven Ball (BIG STEVE)
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This is now my go-to pasta dish. It's so simple, but so delicious.


Phumlani Leroy
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The sauce was a little too runny for my taste, but the flavor was still great. I think I'll try adding a little more cheese next time.


Leseho Fortunate
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, which is a huge plus on busy weeknights.


Deema qdmaney
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This orzo carbonara was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce and smoky bacon were a perfect combination, and the orzo cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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