Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon · Matt's Musings

Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon · Matt's Musings

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 10 ounces uncooked orzo pasta (about 1 2/3 cup uncooked orzo)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, after pasta is done boiling
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (or carrots cut into matchsticks)
  • 2/3 cup frozen or fresh sweet corn
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 (5 ounce) package organic spinach
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, plus more if desired
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • To garnish: Fresh flat-leaf parsley + extra parmesan cheese, corn and bacon on top

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