Easier-Than-Risotto with Spinach and Bacon
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Toasting the raw orzo with the bacon, garlic and herbs infuses so much flavour into this quick one-pot meal, which can be enjoyed as a main meal for two or side dish for up to six.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 200g bacon – diced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 4 cloves garlic – crushed
- ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 2½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1¼ cups cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a high heat.
- Add the bacon and fry, stirring often, until crispy.
- Stir in the pasta, garlic and herbs. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the stock and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach, parmesan and pepper.
- Cover and leave to sit for 3–5 minutes before serving.