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Courgette and Pancetta Orzo

An easy and delicious orzo pasta dish with courgette, pancetta and cream cheese.
Harriet Young Start Cooking in Cook Mode
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 4 people

Ingredients

  • 500 grams orzo
  • 200 grams smoked pancetta
  • 1 large onion
  • 200 ml white wine
  • 3 medium courgettes
  • 75 grams cream cheese
  • 50 grams parmesan

Instructions

  • Pour the orzo into a large pan of salted, boiling water and cook for 7-9 minutes or until the orzo is done. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, peel and chop the onion and pancetta and put in a large saucepan. Cook over a medium heat for a couple of minutes, until the pancetta has started to brown. Pour in the wine.
  • Slice the courgettes into bitesize chunks and add to the pancetta pan. Put a lid on and cook for 7-8 minutes until the courgettes are softened.
  • Pour the cooked orzo into the pancetta and courgette pan and add the cream cheese and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well until the cheese has melted.
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