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
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.
