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Creamy Tuscan Pork Mince Orzotto

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“You know we love an orzotto and this creamy Tuscan pork one is definitely going into regular dinner rotation…it can go straight into the pan with no chopping or prep needed and it cooks really quickly. It’s such an easy way to mix up the meals we already love and using pork mince can save a little on the weekly shop too.*”

Recipe courtesy of Beth Holborn, @mealtimewithmummy.

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Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 17-20 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky

Ingredients

500g lean pork mince (5% fat)

2 teaspoon ground paprika

2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, peeled and diced

3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes

300g orzo pasta

750ml low salt hot chicken stock

2 tablespoons low fat créme fraîche

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

100g baby spinach leaves

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the onion and garlic, fry for around 4-5 minutes stirring continuously until soft.

Step 2

Add the pork mince , paprika and oregano. Break up the mince using a wooden spoon or meat masher and fry for a few minutes until brown, stirring regularly.

Step 3

Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and mix well. Pour in the orzo, give it a good stir so it’s mixed in with the pork mixture, then gradually add half the stock.

Step 4

Bring to a gentle simmer and stir regularly as the orzo absorbs the liquid (as you would a risotto) then add the rest of the stock. Orzo cooks much faster than risotto rice so it only takes around 10 minutes to cook through and absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Stir in the pork, créme fraîche, cheese and spinach leaves. Mix well, cover and set aside for 1-2 minutes for the spinach to wilt then serve.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

*Based on 500g of pork mince and 4 chicken breast. Costs calculated using average prices from four British supermarkets. Prices correct: 12.06.26

Each serving provides

Based on lean pork mince (5% fat)

Energy

1904kj

454kcal

23%

Fat

17g

24%

Saturates

5.6g

28%

Sugars

4.6g

Salt

0.85g

14%

% of an adult's Reference intake

Typical energy values per 100g: 693kJ, 165kcal, 6.2g fat, 2.1g saturates

Each serving provides: 43g Protein, 30g Carbohydrate, 5.5g Fibre

If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary