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Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese

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Orzo with Ham and Goat CheeseRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 main-course servings

Ingredients

1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 pound sliced ham, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1/2 pound mild soft goat cheese, crumbled
5 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler and lightly oil a flameproof 3-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).

    Step 2

    Cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander. Toss hot orzo with remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl until cheese is melted.

    Step 3

    Transfer orzo mixture to baking dish and broil 2 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

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