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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Method

  • For a version that is not quite so rich, you may omit the Parmesan cheese.
  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
  • Add the salt and orzo and cook until the orzo is tender and has absorbed almost all of the cooking liquid, 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice and parsley.
  • Serve immediately.