Lemon ricotta orzo
A very summery orzo recipe!
Orzo is currently one of my fixation foods so I had to come up with a new version more in tune with the incoming amazing summery weather. This version is super creamy, cheesy and refreshing thanks to the combo of ricotta and orzo 😍
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🌱Vegetarian
🍽️2 portions
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🍋Ingredients
125g ricotta
1 egg
50g Parmesan
Lemon zest
200g uncooked orzo
🍋Method
Cook the orzo following package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve pasta water
In a bowl mix the ricotta, egg and grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add some of the orzo cooking water until obtaining a homogeneous creamy mix
Add the cooked orzo to a pan along with the ricotta mix. Cook at medium heat while continuously stirring for 1-2 minutes until all the orzo is well coated in the sauce
Serve with some extra grated Parmesan and lemon zest
FAQS and Tips
For grating the lemon zest I recommend getting a microplane as using a regular grater is very hard
A good quality ricotta makes a huge difference so try sourcing git from an Italian deli or buying an Italian brand