Orzo With Lemon, Garlic, Parmigiano & Herbs
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- kosher salt
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmigiano-regiano cheese
- 1⁄4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, lightly chopped
- fresh ground black pepper
directions
- Combine lemon juice, garlic, and generous pinch of salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
- Pour broth into a 3 quart saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Boil until broth is reduced to 1 cup, 20-30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add lemon-garlic mixture and whick in the butter one pice at a time. Keep warm.
- Cook the orzo in the boiling water until barely al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with broth mixture. Add the Parmigiano-Regiano, the parsley and the thyme.
- Season to taste wtih salt and pepper and toss well. Serve immediately sprinkled with additional Parmigiano-regiano.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KathyP53
Ozark, Missouri