Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delightful blend of creamy orzo, roasted butternut squash, and crispy turkey bacon that will satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups diced roasted butternut squash
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, add the orzo and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add the roasted butternut squash, and simmer until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese; stir well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Orzo, Roasted Butternut Squash, Turkey Bacon