Lemon Orzo Pasta with Pine Nuts

By angielaine

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 Tbsp grated lemon rind
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 medium lemons)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Combine rind, juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly add oil to juice mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add pasta to juice mixture; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature. Stir in parsley and pine nuts.