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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal518
  • fat10g
    low
  • saturates5g
  • carbs73g
  • sugars8g
  • fibre9g
  • protein29g
  • salt2g

Method

  • step 1

    Put the pancetta in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and set aside. Reduce the heat, add the onion along with a pinch of salt and fry in any leftover fat for 5 mins. Add the garlic and continue to fry for a further 3 mins.

  • step 2

    Increase the heat and stir in the orzo. Fry for 2 mins, stirring constantly, then pour in 500ml stock and bring to a simmer. Add more stock by the ladleful, stirring constantly, as the orzo absorbs the liquid (similar to cooking a risotto).

  • step 3

    After 5 mins, stir in the petit pois and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue to add the remaining stock, stirring, as the mixture cooks. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through. Add the lemon zest and juice, basil, parmesan and fried pancetta. Season to taste, then cover and leave to rest for 2 mins. Serve with extra parmesan sprinkled over the top.

RECIPE TIPS
KEEP LEFTOVERS FOR LUNCH

Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2019

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.28 ratings

rosskelly8524453

What's with the half a lemon of juice for ? It was fine up until I added that now all I can taste is a tangy mess !n

Krissi5

question

Can this meal be Frozen?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes this can be frozen. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

Krissi5

question

To meat it out a bit, at what stage would be best to add chicken to cook in it?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. We'd suggest adding it with the onion. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

GemandBella2003

Loved it - very easy and tasty. Agree with another post re portion size. I was doing for 3 of us so halved everything but If you don’t have a big appetite reduce the quantities as even that was a bit much for us!

KKB1

A gorgeous versatile recipe I cook time and time again - a great way to use up the odds and sods of what’s left in the fridge too!

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