Description
A warm and creamy Cheesy Orzo Pasta dish that’s perfect for family gatherings and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 – 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese (grated)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add chicken broth and water. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Add orzo to the boiling broth-water mixture. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- Carefully drain the orzo but return it to the pan (off the heat).
- Mix in butter, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and grated cheese. Stir until everything is combined.
- Stir in splashes of reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat with a splash of broth for moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg