Orzo with Mint Salmoriglio Sauce

By LaLaCooks

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Review: Paired this orzo with shrimp - sauteed the shrimp very simple with salt, pepper, and lemon, and then added to the orzo and poured sauce over with the grated pecorino on top - looked spectacular and tasted better! Look forward to using this recipe again - perfect for a warm night!

Ingredients

• 1 pound orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
• 2 lemons, zested
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed or finely minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 8mins
Cooking time 22mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Add the cheese and toss until coated.

For the sauce: In a small saucepan, bring the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint and parsley.

Pour the sauce over the cooked orzo, toss until coated, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.