Georgina Hayden’s leek, pancetta and white wine orzo

An easy and quick one-pan meal that’s a great way to pack in extra vegetables on a busy day

Being Greek Cypriot, we enjoyed orzo as a staple in our housewhen I was growing up. Whether it was the star of the show, or just stirred into soups, stews and lentils, it had a place in many of our meals, and even now I find that it has the ability to please a range of palates and situations, from small fussy eaters to romantic dinners. This one-pan meal is ready in 30 minutes, and also reheats wonderfully with a splash of boiling water; I’ve even been known to throw in a handful of frozen peas for an extra portion of veg for the kids.