Let’s discuss: Nigella (one of my most favorite people to grace this Earth) takes orzo and treats it as risotto. Then she adds peas, parmesan, and pancetta – bacon in my case. It really is fast and easy. And it’s husband friendly with the meat. I’m sure you could substitute a sausage of your choosing if you liked as well.
Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style 'orzotto', packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family Put the pancetta in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and set aside.
But there is a difference — that you don't have to stir constantly and that the pasta takes only 10 minutes to cook are obvious benefits to the harried midweek cook. I love the rice-shaped pasta that is orzo — it oozes its starchiness out into the sauce and — what's more — you need only the one pan.
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