Orzo Carbonara Recipe

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Orzo Carbonara
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Directions:

  1. Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and drain.
  2. Pour off all but 1 T. drippings from pan.
  3. Add butter and ccok until butter begins to brown slightly. Mix in orzo and stir for 30 seconds or so.
  4. Add 4 1/2 cups of the broth and simmer , uncovered, until orzo is tender, but still firm to the bite and broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add cream and bring to low simmer.
  6. Stir in cheese and thyme and them bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste and thin with additional broth, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 374.52 Kcal (1568 kJ)
Calories from fat 272.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.25g 47%
Cholesterol 61.03mg 20%
Sodium 558.24mg 23%
Potassium 300.74mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.35g 4%
Sugars 1.68g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 3%
Protein 16.54g 33%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 202.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.64 Kcal (467 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.02g 47%
Cholesterol 18.19mg 20%
Sodium 166.41mg 23%
Potassium 89.65mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.68g 4%
Sugars 0.5g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 3%
Protein 4.93g 33%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 60.3mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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