Description
A creamy, zesty Italian-inspired orzo pasta dish infused with fresh lemon juice, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic. Perfect as a light main or a flavorful side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta (200g)
- 2 tbsp butter (30g)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth (240ml)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (30g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the orzo in the vegetable broth over medium heat until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked orzo to the pan with garlic, then stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste depending on desired tanginess.
- Can be served as a main dish or side dish with grilled veggies or protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
