One Pot Orzo with Bacon and Peas

Close-up shoot of a plate with orzo with bacon and peas.

5 from 1 vote

One Pot Orzo with Bacon and Peas, an easy-to-make dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes. It's a simple yet flavourful dish that requires minimal prep, effort and clean up, but it is sure to go down well with everyone in the family.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 680kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

1 cup orzo
1 ½ cup bacon, cut into cubes
⅔ cup frozen peas
1 onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 ½ cup chicken stock (broth)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

In a pan set over a high heat, add the bacon and fry until crispy.
Add the peeled and chopped onion, and fry for a further 2-3 minutes until the onion has soften.
Add the butter and frozen peas, and give everything a good stir.
In goes the orzo, mix everything well, the pour over the stock.
Decrease the heat to medium, place a lid on the pan, and leave it to cook until the liquid is evaporated.
Add the parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

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Notes

Keep an eye on it to make sure the orzo does not stick to the bottom of the pan when the liquid evaporates, especially if the pan is not a non-stick one. You can stir it now and then to ensure you get the right texture.
Any raw meat must be cooked before the veggies and orzo are added to the pan, otherwise, if you use leftover meat of any sort, they can be all added at the same time.

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