Best Orzo With Ham And Goat Cheese Recipes

Creamy Orzo With Ham and Peas image

Provided by KelBel

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb smoked ham, cubed
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender,about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.
Add the ham and cook until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Stir in some reserved cooking liquid until pasta is desired consistency.
Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.

Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese image

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 pound sliced ham, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1/2 pound mild soft goat cheese, crumbled
5 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat broiler and lightly oil a flameproof 3-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
Cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander. Toss hot orzo with remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl until cheese is melted.
Transfer orzo mixture to baking dish and broil 2 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.