Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, presseed; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled; 1 cup broccoli floret, cooked a little; 2 roma tomatoes, chopped; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, presseed
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 cup broccoli floret, cooked a little
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Saute orzo and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2
Slowly add chicken broth and Italian seasonings.
3
Bring to boil. Cover and cook on low until most of the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
4
Let cool.
5
Add bacon, onions, broccoli, tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Chill in fridge about and hour; toss with cheese and serve.
7
**I cook my bacon in the microwave on a paper plate with paper towels about 2 min for 4 slices, I also steam the broccoli in the microwave until just done, not mushy about 3 min.**.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, presseed, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orzo Pasta Salad

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