Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Burrata and Crispy Pancetta (Edit recipe)

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Get ready to wow your family and friends with this super tasty and super simple Creamy Parmesan Orzo with burrata and crispy pancetta! It's wonderfully balanced between comforting and elegant, and the creaminess is just enough to make it feel like a treat without being too heavy.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

11

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 cups Orzo Pasta
1 cup Pancetta, diced
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Tbsp Shallot, minced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
0.5 cup White Wine
0.25 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
0.5 cup Pasta Water
1 whole Burrata, torn into chunks
1 bunch Basil, Fresh, chopped

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Start by filling a medium saucepot with cold water and place on the stovetop on high heat to bring to a boil for the orzo.
In a separate, large frying pan, add diced pancetta and cook over medium-high heat until crispy and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Spoon the crispy pancetta onto a plate lined with paper towels, leaving about a tablespoon of the fat and brown bits in the pan.
Add olive oil to the hot pan and let it get hot for a second, and then add minced shallots and garlic. Saute for one minute.
Slowly add the wine, scraping up all the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce the wine on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
Add heavy cream, season with salt, and turn the heat on very low. Let it sit while the orzo cooks.
Add salt to the boiling water and cook the orzo until al dente, about 7 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain orzo and add to the saucepan.
Mix orzo into the sauce and add ½ cup of the pasta water to the mixture. Add more pasta water to desired consistency.
Mix in the grated parmesan cheese.
Tear apart the burrata ball into chunks and place it on top of the warm orzo.
Sprinkle the crispy pancetta on top.
Tear or chop up fresh basil leaves and sprinkle on top. Enjoy!

Notes

To give the dish a special touch, try adding a drizzle of olive oil on top. It really brings everything together!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	593
Fat:	34 g
Carbohydrates:	98 g
Protein:	30 g
Cholesterol:	88 g
Sodium:	678 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	1 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.