Orzo With Lemon, Basil & Garlic

Name: Orzo With Lemon, Basil & Garlic
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Orzo pasta; 1 tbsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil); 1 tbsp Lemon zest; 3 clove Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese; 10 Fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 Salt and pepper

CoolJewel @cook_2780199

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

I got tired of the same ol' "butter and cheese"! This is a different taste; really easy and yummy!

CoolJewel @cook_2780199

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

I got tired of the same ol' "butter and cheese"! This is a different taste; really easy and yummy!

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Ingredients

30 mins

4 servings

1/2 lbOrzo pasta
1 tbspEVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1 tbspLemon zest
3 cloveGarlic, minced
2 tbspGrated Romano or Parmesan cheese
10Fresh basil leaves, chopped
1Salt and pepper

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Steps

30 mins

1

Cook Orzo pasta according to package directions.
2

Grate the lemon rind, mince the garlic, chop basil and grate the cheese.
3

While Orzo is cooking, heat olive oil in a frying pan on med-high heat. Add lemon zest and minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Remove from heat.
4

When Orzo is done cooking, drain and add to pan with oil/lemon/garlic. Stir in the grated cheese and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
5

Serve immediately and enjoy!