Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta. A great side dish for that special meal.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups orzo pasta
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 3  tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
2. Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
3. Tip:
4. f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.