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Orzo Carbonara

Orzo Carbonara
Orzo Carbonara might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 448 calories, 18g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Head to the store and pick up orzo pasta), butter, whipping cream, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Cook bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and drain.
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2
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan.
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3
Add butter and cook until butter begins to brown, about 2 minutes; mix in orzo.
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4
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.
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5
Add cream; bring to simmer.
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6
Mix in cheese and thyme, then bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with additional broth, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score5
CuisinesMediterraneanItalianEuropean
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