Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 main-course servings

　　1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

　　1/2 pound sliced ham, coarsely chopped (2 cups)

　　1/2 pound mild soft goat cheese, crumbled

　　5 scallions, thinly sliced

　　

Step 1

Preheat broiler and lightly oil a flameproof 3-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).

　　

Step 2

Cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander. Toss hot orzo with remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl until cheese is melted.

　　

Step 3

Transfer orzo mixture to baking dish and broil 2 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.