Bacon and Goat Cheese Orzo

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup orzo
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1. Bring 3 cups salted water to a boil.
2. Add the orzo and bring to a simmer; cook until just tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Strain and rinse with cool water to stop cooking.
4. Set aside.
5. In a medium saute pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
6. Add the shallots and saute until softened, another 3 minutes.
7. Fold the bacon and shallot mixture into the orzo.
8. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, drizzle extra virgin olive oil over top, add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
9. Sprinkle each serving with crumbled goat cheese or sprinkle on top of serving bowl.

salt, orzo, bacon, shallots, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, goat cheese, parsley

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/bacon-and-goat-cheese-orzo-recipe/ (may not work)