Print

Orzo with Bacon and Peas

Orzo with Bacon and Peas | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day
Print Recipe

Orzo with Bacon and Peas is a quick and simple dish that delivers creamy comfort in a heartbeat.

  • Author: Renee Rendall
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 ounces bacon, chopped
  • 1-1/4 cups frozen peas
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • 2-1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the whole garlic clove to infuse your pasta with a gentle hint of garlic.
  2. Add bacon pieces, and cook until crispy. If you have a large amount of grease, pour some of it off until you have just a few tablespoons left in the pan.
  3. Add in the peas and stir them to coat in the bacon grease. Cook for about a minute until they've lost their frozen look.
  4. Add the pasta to the pan and stir it all up to get that bacon grease everywhere. Add in the boiling water, and simmer until the pasta is cooked and the water has been mostly absorbed. You'll want to stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter and cheese. Adjust seasonings and serve for instant gratification.

Equipment

Keywords: Pasta, Bacon, Peas

Find it online: https://awesomeon20.com/orzo-with-bacon-and-peas/

Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes