Lemon Zested Orzo Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons prepared pesto
• 2 lemons, zested, zest chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, following the timetable on the package, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain into a colander, and rinse with cold water. Drain completely.

Grease the bottom of a casserole dish with the olive oil. Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl and place them in the greased dish.

Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees or until thoroughly heated, about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir and serve.