Dinner for 4

Bacon Pea Orzo

Name: Bacon Pea Orzo
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 4 slices thick-cut bacon; 1 lb uncooked orzo; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas

$6.46for 435 minServes 4

Orzo simmers in chicken broth with crisp bacon, peas, pepper, and parmesan for a creamy one-pot dinner.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.30Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 5 oz$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.46

Swaps

Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Budget Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$1.62 per serving$6.46 for 4

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
4 slices thick-cut bacon
1 lb uncooked orzo
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup frozen peas

Steps

Cook the bacon in a 5-quart pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp, then transfer it to a plate.
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat, add the orzo, and toast it for 2 minutes.
Add the broth and salt, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the peas and cook for 3 minutes until hot and the orzo is tender.
Crumble the bacon, then stir it into the orzo with the parmesan and black pepper.

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