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Orzo in cheese sauce with crispy bacon and sautéed snow peas

Name: Orzo in cheese sauce with crispy bacon and sautéed snow peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 180 g orzo; 1 unit shallot, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 400 ml water; 100 g snow pea, halved; 20 g grated Parmesan cheese; 20 g cream cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon flour; 150 ml milk; 100 g bacon; 20 ml olive oil; salt; ground black pepper

A creamy orzo dish bathed in a rich cheese sauce and accompanied by crispy bacon and sautéed snow peas. Ideal for a quick and easy family meal that combines the smoothness of cheese with the crispy touch of bacon.

Servings: 2
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

180 g orzo
1 unit shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
400 ml water
100 g snow pea, halved
20 g grated Parmesan cheese
20 g cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon flour
150 ml milk
100 g bacon
20 ml olive oil
salt
ground black pepper

Instructions

Peel and chop the shallot and garlic. In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of oil over low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until golden. Stir in the orzo and cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the water and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring, until the orzo is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Trim the ends from the snow peas and cut them in half. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add the snow peas, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside. Add a little more oil and sauté the bacon for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
Make the cheese sauce: In the skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the grated Italian cheese, cream cheese, and milk, and cook for 1-2 minutes over low heat, stirring, until thickened and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
When the orzo is cooked, add the cheese sauce to the saucepan and mix well. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Plate the sauced orzo on the bottom of a dish, top with the sautéed snow peas, and garnish with the crispy bacon.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 881 kcal
Protein: 40 g
Carbohydrates: 83 g
Fat: 43 g
Fiber: 5 g