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Cheesy Cheddar Orzo with Leeks & Chard

Forget what you think you know about “macaroni and cheese”; this grown-up style, cheesy pasta recipe features Parmesan, sharp white Cheddar and mascarpone alongside fresh greens and hearty, whole-wheat orzo.

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  • Prep Time

    10min

  • Cook TIme

    20min

  • Total TIme

    30min

  • Serving Size

    4-6

  • Category Title Pasta

  • Cuisine Type American

  • Level Simple

Recipe By: Delallo

Ingredients

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • In the meantime, prepare chard by removing stems and cutting into 1/4-inch lengths. Cut leaves 1-inch lengthwise. Prepare leeks by removing tough green tops. Cut in half, lengthwise, rinse clean, and then across in 1/4-inch lengths.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan with garlic and pepper flakes. Once garlic has become golden and fragrant, remove and discard. Sauté chard and leeks in oil, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and allow to cook until swiss chard stems are tender.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, if necessary to loosen sauce.
  • Toss hot pasta and greens together in the saucepan. Add cheeses, butter and milk. Stir to fully incorporate. Serve immediately.

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Keywords:

cheddar orzo , leek orzo

Cheesy Cheddar Orzo with Leeks & Chard

Forget what you think you know about “macaroni and cheese”; this grown-up style, cheesy pasta recipe features Parmesan, sharp white Cheddar and mascarpone alongside fresh greens and hearty, whole-wheat orzo.