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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta Pilaf

A rich, creamy pasta dish with comforting flavors ready in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 cup of dried orzo (or a similar rice shaped pasta)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cups of stock (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup of parmesan, finely shredded

Instructions

  • Place a skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Once the butter has melted, add 1 cup of dried orzo and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring consistently 
  • Add 2 finely minced cloves of garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly 
  • Add 2 cups of stock and bring the mixture to a simmer
  • Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes to slightly reduce
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 2/3 cup of finely shredded parmesan 
  • Enjoy immediately