Lemon Zested Orzo Pilaf

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 2 lemons, zested, zest chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. 2
    Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, following the timetable on the package, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain into a colander, and rinse with cold water.
  4. 4
    Drain completely.
  5. 5
    Grease the bottom of a casserole dish with the olive oil.
  6. 6
    Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl and place them in the greased dish.
  7. 7
    Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees or until thoroughly heated, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir and serve.

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