Barilla® Orzo with Artichokes & Italian Pancetta
Barilla® Orzo with Artichokes & Italian Pancetta
30 minutes total / Calories 483
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Pork/Sausage
- Soup
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 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 | Tablespoons 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 |
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
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box