Ingredients
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6 cups water
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or to taste)
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16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
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1/4 cup butter
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or adjust to taste)
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1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring the water with bouillon powder to a boil; add in orzo and cook uncovered until tender stirring a couple times to prevent sticking; drain and place into a bowl.
- In another saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in garlic and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add in the cooked pasta, lemon rind and lemon juice; stir until combined.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper and salt if desired.