Description
Parmesan Orzo – a creamy, delicious and easy parmesan orzo recipe that is the perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Add chicken broth and water to a medium-saucepan.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and let simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until cooked al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Drain and return orzo to the pan but remove from heat.
- Add butter, salt, pepper, a little lemon zest and cheese. Gently stir to combine – the cheese will take a minute to fully melt. Add splashes of the reserved pasta water to thin out and make the consistency more creamy.
- Taste and add any additional salt, pepper, or lemon zest.
Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Serving: we love serving these with pretty much anything, but it is especially good with these Saucy Italian Meatballs!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 483 mg
- Fat: 4.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.4 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 12.3 mg