Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: No Smoke and Mirrors, Just Dinner

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (32)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(32)

Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 17 min

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Ingredients

1/2 pound orzo
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 large lemons, zested
Black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls

Directions

Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente. Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.

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recipe Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest
felisa mission viejo, CA 06-24-2009
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Overall pretty good
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

First time I made orzo. Great lemon flavor but lacked other flavor and I kicked up the salt and pepper.
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Allison Atlanta, GA 02-16-2009
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Good Basic Orzo
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a refreshing light tasting orzo and a great sidedish. I did a balsamic chicken of Giada's that has lemon zest on... top, so it tied in nicely. I added a touch (maybe an ounce) of goat cheese to give it a creamy texture and it was wonderful. I also cooked the orzo with chicken broth because some people said it was bland. I will definitely do this again!Read more
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Karen Hugo, MN 02-01-2009
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Very Lemony!
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this and liked it but my boyfriend thought the lemon flavor was way too overwhelming. I tend to agree....its a bit... much. I would cut back on the zest a tad but over all it is good.Read more
recipe Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest
Lori Wilmington, NC 03-10-2008
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Quick & Tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I went online to find a quick and tasty orzo side dish for dinner last night and came across this recipe. It definitely fit... the bill! I only made one cup of dry pasta, used the zest of one lemon, dried parsley (1 tsp) and followed the rest of the recipe. My husband, daughter and I loved its light lemony flavor. I made it again today for lunch!Read more
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Anonymous 08-09-2007
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not too bad
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

the orzo was okay. i added some lemon juice to enhance the taste but i found it all to be too much lemon flavoring and bland.
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Carol Nantucket, MA 06-27-2007
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Tweaked It
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Unless you want risotto, rinse the pasta to get the starch out. Put it back in the pan to re-heat with a Tablespoon of... butter. Add all the ingredients plus a little squeeze of lemon & dash of parmesan just on the top.Read more