Cottage Cheese Orzo Pastina

Comfort food in like 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup full fat cottage cheese
1 cup finely grated parm
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried orzo
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock

Directions:

1. In a mini food processor or blend, combine the cottage cheese, parm, eggs, and a heavy pinch each of salt and pepper and purée until very smooth.

2. In a medium pot, combine the orzo and stock over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cottage cheese mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve.