Lemon-Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

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 :)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or to taste)
• 16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or adjust to taste)
• 1 ½ 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.

Reviews

[Jen In The Kitchen!]

One of my favorite sides! Simply delish!

[nygalcooking]

This was wonderful, my family ate the whole thing without leftovers, thanks so much, it's one of my favourites!

[IngridH]

This was wonderful! Even though I made a mistake and forgot to put the chicken bouillon powder in, but it was still great. I added some chopped parsley for color, and used the optional chili flakes, which really gave the dish a nice bite without being too spicy. I'm sure I'll make this many times in the future, as it's easy enough for a weeknight, but classy enough for company. Thanks, Kitten, for another wonderful recipe!