Lemon-Garlic Parmesan Orzo

• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or to taste)
• 16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

1. In a saucepan bring the water with bouillon powder to a boil; add in orzo and cook uncovered until tender stirring a couple times to prevent sticking; drain and place into a bowl.
2. In another saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in garlic and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, add in the cooked pasta, lemon rind and lemon juice; stir until combined.
4. Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper and salt if desired.

water, chicken bouillon powder, orzo pasta, butter, garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-garlic-parmesan-orzo-331987 (may not work)