Skip to main content
Epicurious

Herbed Orzo

3.2

(14)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3/4 pound (about 2 cups) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped herbs such as flat-leaf parsley, chives, oregano, marjoram, and thyme

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add orzo and boil according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain it well, and transfer to a bowl.

    Step 2

    2. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Toss the mixture until it is well-combined.

Epicurious Television
TagsPastaOrzoLemonCitrusFruitSideDinnerLunchDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerEpicurious
Read More
All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Travel Issue
We’ve got baked cheddar and leek pasta, maple-mustard sheet-pan salmon, and a strawberry shortcake roll.
Gingery Pork and Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced and cooked hot and fast, pork tenderloin is the juicy, cook-quicking weeknight champion of this vegetable-heavy stir-fry.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in April
Like fattoush salad and strawberry shortcake roll.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Mushroom Farrotto
This comforting savory porridge is nearly impossible to overcook.
29 Fresh Parsley Recipes to Sprinkle Into Your Rotation
Like parsley pesto and herby chicken piccata.
Earl Grey–Chocolate Cupcakes With Blackberry Frosting
Tender, moist chocolate cupcakes stained with Earl Grey tea and topped with a brilliant magenta frosting made from fresh blackberries.