One Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta
This deliciously creamy One Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta recipe comes together with just 10 ingredients in 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Cost: $3.77 or $0.95/serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cup dry orzo pasta
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup half n half (or ¼ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup whole milk)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 tbsp)
- fresh thyme or parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once melted, add the orzo and garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper and stir while bringing to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Uncover and add the half n half, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley. Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 535mg | Fiber: 2g
