Creamy Carbonara Orzo Risotto Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• Serves 4
• 1 (4-ounce) piece of pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 3/4 cups orzo pasta (about 11 ounces)
• 2 1/2 cups water, plus more as needed
• 1 1/2 cups milk (not nonfat)
• 3/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese