Name: Barilla® Orzo with Artichokes & Italian Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Orzo; 64 Fl. ounces chicken broth; 1 Fresh Lemon; 6 Artichokes (may substitute 2 9-ounce packages artichoke quarters, thawed and drained); 4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Clove garlic, crushed, divided; 1 Cup pancetta (may substitute bacon), diced; 1/4 Cup onion, chopped; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1/2 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Freshly Grated

Barilla^® Orzo with Artichokes & Italian Pancetta

30 minutes

Weekend Weeknight Gatherings Chicken Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Lemon Pork/Sausage Dairy/Cream Classic Blue Box Soup

Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Orzo pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Orzo

64Fl. ounces chicken broth

1Fresh Lemon

6Artichokes (may substitute 2 9-ounce packages artichoke quarters, thawed and drained)

4Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Clove garlic, crushed, divided

1Cup pancetta (may substitute bacon), diced

1/4Cup onion, chopped

2Tablespoons butter

1/2Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Freshly Grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Heat chicken broth in a medium sized pot over low heat until hot.

Step 2

Leave on stove top on lowest heat until needed.

Step 3

Clean artichokes by slicing ¼-inch off the top and bottom.

Step 4

Remove all the tough outer leaves leaving a quarter of the artichoke remaining.

Step 5

Cut artichoke in half lengthwise and remove choke.

Step 6

Cut into thin slices and soak in a bowl of water with squeezed lemon to prevent browning.

Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Step 8

Add garlic and drained artichoke slices; sauté 5-6 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 10

In same skillet, add pancetta.

Step 11

Sauté pancetta over medium high heat until lightly browned.

Step 12

Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 13

Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to skillet.

Step 14

Add onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Step 15

Add Orzo and enough hot chicken broth to cover pasta.

Step 16

Cook continuously, adding more broth as needed until pasta is cooked.

Step 17

Add artichokes a few minutes before the end of cooking.

Step 18

When pasta is a smooth consistency and excess broth is evaporated, stir in cheese, pancetta and butter.

Step 19

Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve hot.

Orzo

ORZO PASTA: THE RICE-SHAPED PASTA Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, is used most traditionally in soups, but this very versatile, rice-shaped pasta has been widely adapted by chefs in Italy and America for both main courses as well as side dishes. Barilla^® Orzo is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Orzo

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Orzo

Shape

Orzo

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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