Orzo with Mint Salmoriglio Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh italian chopped
• 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
• 3 cloves garlic finely minced smashed
• 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh (from 2 large lemons)
• 2  lemon zest 
• 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 pound orzo pasta 
• 0.5 cup pecorino cheese grated
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• pot

Directions

1. For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain and place in a serving bowl.
4. Add the cheese and toss until coated.
5. For the sauce: In a small saucepan, bring the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint and parsley.
7. Pour the sauce over the cooked orzo, toss until coated, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.