Side dishe for 4
Lemon Parmesan Orzo with pasta
$3.14for 420 minServes 4
Orzo simmers in chicken broth, then combines with garlic, lemon, parmesan, parsley, and black pepper.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Broth, 11 oz$0.07/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.77Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.65Typical price |
 | Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.14 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Typical price
$0.79 per serving$3.14 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp minced fresh garlic
- 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (optional)
- salt (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 8 oz dry orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Warm the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the orzo and lemon zest, and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the parmesan, lemon juice, black pepper, parsley, and salt, then cook for 1 minute.
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