Garlic Butter Lemon Orzo
Orzo tossed with garlic butter, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan for a fast, bright side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil the orzo in well-salted water until al dente, 8 to 9 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Cook the garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Add the orzo, Parmesan, and a splash of pasta water and stir until glossy. Season and garnish.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate per serving as a side, based on 4 servings. Best fresh; store up to 3 days.