4.9 from 465 votes
Creamy Orzo Bacon Pasta Recipe
This creamy orzo pasta recipe is simple comfort food at its finest. A dish that's both mature enough for adults and kid-friendly!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup bacon crisps
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions.
- Dice the onions. In a deep skillet over medium heat, caramelize them in a bit of butter until softened.
- Add the bacon crisps to the onions, followed by the heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the cooked orzo pasta into the skillet, followed by the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
479mg
(20%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
468IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 468IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.