Categories: Pasta, Side Dish

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.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back