LEMON-GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO

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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 :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lemon

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In another saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in garlic and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add in the cooked pasta, lemon rind and lemon juice; stir until combined.
  • Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper and salt if desired.

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