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Creamy Orzo With Bacon & Mushrooms

it turns out incredibly creamy and comforting

Ingredients

  • 150 g smoked bacon
  • 200 g mushrooms
  • 1 garlic (clove)
  • dried basil
  • Italian herbs / Herbs de Provence
  • 180 g orzo
  • 350 ml boiling water
  • 200 ml heavy cream (20%)
  • 20 g parmesan (extra for serving)
  • salt
  • black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the bacon into pieces and cook in a pan until crispy and golden.

  2. 2

    Add the sliced mushrooms and finely chopped garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Season with dried basil and Italian herbs, then mix well.

  4. 4

    Add the orzo, boiling water and warmed cream. Stir everything together, reduce the heat to low and cook covered until the orzo is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed. Stir occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add the parmesan, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well.

  6. 6

    Serve with extra parmesan on top if desired.