Savory Orzo

Name: Savory Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo; 4 slices bacon; 1 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tsps McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning; 3/4 tsp Lawry's® Seasoned Salt

Orzo, a small, rice-shaped pasta, is combined with wonderful Italian flavors to create a unique side dish. Serve this versatile dish during the week or for a special holiday meal.

10m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

362

CALORIES

7

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6 (1 cup)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo
4 slices bacon
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon Lawry's® Seasoned Salt

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook orzo as directed on package. Drain well.
2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in skillet. Add green onions; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender-crisp.
3 Stir in orzo, bacon, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, Italian seasoning and seasoned salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.