Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 6 cups chicken broth 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 2 tablespoons lemon rind fresh grated
• 16 ounces orzo pasta) (rice-shaped uncooked
• 1.5 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 5 servings garnish: parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, 9 to 11 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
2. Drain.
3. Melt butter in same pan over medium heat.
4. Add hot cooked orzo, lemon rind, and next 3 ingredients. Stir gently just until cheese melts.
5. Serve hot.
6. Garnish, if desired.
7. Fix it Faster: Use refrigerated shredded Parmesan cheese.