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Lemon & Parmesan Orzo

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 carton chicken broth
  • 1 lemon zest & juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium heat, add the pasta and saute until the rice is toasted-about five minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and pepper ( I zest and juice my lemon right over the post for this recipe -watch out for seeds). Stir. Bring to a boil.
  • Once the pasta has soaked up most of the liquid, drop the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Cook until most of the broth has been absorbed, but the pasta is still creamy.
  • Remove the pasta to a serving bowl and add the butter and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Add salt & pepper if needed.
  • Enjoy!