Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Goat Cheese Orzo with Lemon & Herbs dish. The tangy goat cheese pairs perfectly with the zesty lemon and aromatic herbs for a delightful pasta experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Extra herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook the orzo until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour in vegetable broth and milk, simmer, then add goat cheese and stir until creamy.
- Add Flavor: Mix in lemon juice, zest, parsley, basil, and thyme.
- Combine: Toss cooked orzo in the sauce until well coated.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
