ORZO PASTA SALAD

Orzo Pasta Salad image

Make and share this Orzo Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HelenG

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, presseed
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 cup broccoli floret, cooked a little
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

Saute orzo and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Slowly add chicken broth and Italian seasonings.
Bring to boil. Cover and cook on low until most of the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
Let cool.
Add bacon, onions, broccoli, tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Chill in fridge about and hour; toss with cheese and serve.
**I cook my bacon in the microwave on a paper plate with paper towels about 2 min for 4 slices, I also steam the broccoli in the microwave until just done, not mushy about 3 min.**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 771.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 15.4

*** Explore more Orzo Pasta Salad Recipes »

Comment
Leave a comment

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #5-ingredients-or-less #main-dish #salads #pasta #easy #beginner-cook #pasta-rice-and-grains