Name: Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 6 main-course servings
Ingredients: 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1/2 pound sliced ham, coarsely chopped (2 cups); 1/2 pound mild soft goat cheese, crumbled; 5 scallions, thinly sliced

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Orzo with Ham and Goat CheeseRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

Total Time
25 min
Yield
Makes 6 main-course servings

Ingredients

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

1/2 pound sliced ham, coarsely chopped (2 cups)

1/2 pound mild soft goat cheese, crumbled

5 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat broiler and lightly oil a flameproof 3-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
Step 2
Cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander. Toss hot orzo with remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl until cheese is melted.
Step 3
Transfer orzo mixture to baking dish and broil 2 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

TagsPasta Casserole Orzo Ham Meat Goat Cheese Cheese Dairy Main Side Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Oven Bake Gourmet

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