Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta - Urban Meadow

Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta - Urban Meadow

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Yields

4

Directions

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water
  2. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add cooked orzo to the bowl and toss to coat. Fold in chopped basil and Parmesan. Enjoy as a light meal or a side dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta of choice
  • 2 tbsp Urban Meadow extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Urban Meadow lemon juice
  • 1 zest of lemon
  • ¼ tsp Urban Meadow salt
  • ¼ tsp Urban Meadow ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup Urban Meadow grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced