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Tangy Lemon Orzo Recipe | |
Italian Pasta | |
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Ingredients:
4 tb Olive oil4 Thin green onions, finely - sliced 1 md Red bell pepper, seeded and - finely diced 1/8 ts Crushed red pepper flakes 2 tb Water 1 c Orzo pasta, cooked 1/4 c Finely minced parsley 3 tb Lemon juice 1/4 ts Salt Freshly ground black pepper - to taste Optional: 1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skiller heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add green onions, bell pepper and pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute. Add the water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.2. Drain the hot orzo and add to the skillet. Add the remaining olive oil, the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir over medium-low heat a few minutes so that the orzo absorbs some of the flavour. 3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using, and serve. | |