lemon-orzo

lemon-orzo recipe on DishRoll

Ingredients

• 1 1 lb orzo pasta
• 2 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 Zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 5 ½ cup Parmesan, grated
• 6 ¼ cup fresh basil, torn
• 7 Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. 2
   In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté garlic 30 sec until fragrant.
3. 3
   Add orzo back, toss with lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Add pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if needed.
4. 4
   Season with salt and pepper. Fold in fresh basil.
5. 5
   Serve warm or at room temperature as a versatile side.