Creamy Orzo Bacon Pasta Recipe

Orzo pasta can be visually mistaken for rice, due to the look, but it tastes quite different. This Creamy Orzo Bacon Pasta tastes somewhat like pasta, while combining a number delicious flavors, deriving from bacon, onion and parmesan. The combination of its texture and size makes it easier to handle and feels different, giving a whole new enjoying experience. We’ve decided to keep this recipe for those quick, fancy dinners.

If you haven’t bought Orzo pasta before, you can find it in most grocery stores which sell pasta.

Other Pasta Recipes to Try

• Creamy Shrimp Scampi
• Creamy One-Pot Pasta
• Easy One-Pan Meatball Pasta Recipe

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Recipe

Creamy Orzo Bacon Pasta Recipe

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Servings

10 Servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 40 mins

This creamy orzo pasta recipe is simple comfort food at its finest. A dish that's both mature enough for adults and kid-friendly!

Ingredients

• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup bacon crisps
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions.
  
• Dice the onions. In a deep skillet over medium heat, caramelize them in a bit of butter until softened.
  
• Add the bacon crisps to the onions, followed by the heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  
• Add the cooked orzo pasta into the skillet, followed by the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt.
  
• Serve immediately and enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Orzo Bacon Pasta Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 44mg15%

Sodium 131mg5%

Potassium 137mg4%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 460IU9%

Vitamin C 0.6mg1%

Calcium 85mg9%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.