Saffron Orzo With Prosciutto & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Saffron Orzo With Prosciutto & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; salt; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 1 1/4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 10-15 thin slices of prociutto; 1/2 lemon; 1/2 teaspoon butter; freshly ground black pepper; pecorino (for serving)

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
salt
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 1/4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
10-15 thin slices of prociutto
1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon butter
freshly ground black pepper
pecorino (for serving)

1
Bring chicken stock to a rolling boil over high heat with a pinch of salt. Remove entirely from heat and add saffron threads, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Return stock to heat and lower to just boiling, add orzo and cook until pasta is tender yet firm, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. You might have to add some additional water if necessary. When pasta is al dente, drain immediately and set aside.
2
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, scallions, and tomatoes and saute for about 5 minutes, then add prosciutto last. Continue to saute until prosciutto just starts to crisp up.
3
Combine orzo with butter, a pinch of pepper, and just a small squeeze of lemon juice. Add the cooked prosciutto, scallion, and tomatoes to the orzo. Check for seasoning and add additional salt if necessary. Serve with freshly grated or shaved pecorino.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, salt, 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, and more.

Yes, Saffron Orzo With Prosciutto & Sun-Dried Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Saffron Orzo With Prosciutto & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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