Lemon-Garlic Parmesan Orzo |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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the garlic and lemon juice amount may be adjusted to taste, if you like some heat add in crushed red chili flakes and saute with the garlic :) Ingredients:
6 cups water |
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or to taste) |
16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta |
1/4 cup butter |
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic |
2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or adjust to taste) |
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan bring the water with bouillon powder to a boil; add in orzo and cook uncovered until tender stirring a couple times to prevent sticking; drain and place into a bowl.
2. In another saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in garlic and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, add in the cooked pasta, lemon rind and lemon juice; stir until combined.
4. Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper and salt if desired.
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