Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese

A creamy and satisfying pasta dish combining tender orzo with savory ham, creamy goat cheese, and fresh scallions, all baked until golden brown.

6 servings
24 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo
  • ½ pound ham
  • ½ pound goat cheese
  • 5 whole scallions

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

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

    5 min

  2. 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.

    15 min

  3. 3.

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

    4 min