One Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta
Easy, creamy, and full of zesty flavor, this One Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes. A quick comfort food made with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 tablespoon salted butter
1½ cups uncooked orzo pasta (about 278 grams)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2½ cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
⅓ cup cream (heavy or light)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and garlic and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked to your liking. (Add a splash more broth if needed.)
Stir in the cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Gradually add lemon juice, tasting as you go, until the flavor is balanced to your preference. Serve warm.
Notes
Heavy cream adds richness, but light cream works for a lighter version.
For extra protein, stir in cooked chicken or chickpeas at the end.
Fresh herbs like basil or dill can be swapped in for parsley.
To make dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter and a plant-based cream and cheese substitute.
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