Lemon-Garlic Parmesan Orzo

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 :)

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

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.