Ricotta Orzo

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound orzo
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups chopped leeks, well rinsed
• 1/2 cup frozen baby green peas
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil; add 2 tablespoons of sea salt and the orzo; cook for 4 minutes; drain, rinse well and set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add leeks and saute for 3 minutes or until tender and bright green. Add peas, sea salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add cooked orzo, Ricotta and bacon; toss well and heat through, about 3 minutes. Add warm milk, Parmesan cheese and dill; cook for 1 minute.