Orzo alla Vodka - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8.5 ounces pancetta cubes
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• ⅔ cup vodka
• 5 ounces double concentrated tomato paste
• 11 ounces orzo
• 2 ¾ cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper
• dried oregano
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more for serving)
• 4 ounces mascarpone
• 2 ounces grated parmesan (more for serving)
• fresh thyme (for sprinkling)