Creamy Lemon Orzo Pasta with Zucchini

Creamy and Delicious Lemon Orzo Pasta with Zucchini

If you love zucchini as much as we do then you are going to love this recipe!

This side dish is a great way to use up that fresh garden zucchini!  It’s lemony and creamy and just big spoonfuls of overload veggie delicious!

The fresh zucchini actually melts right into the pasta making this perfect for those picky little eaters.

Add some summer corn on the cob and fresh tomatoes and this could definitely be served as a main course.

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Creamy Lemon Orzo Pasta with Zucchini

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Perfect side dish for summer

Course: Dinner Side Dish

Cuisine: American

About: Creamy Lemon Orzo Pasta with Zucchini

Servings: 4

Calories: 250 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups shredded zucchini (2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 15 oz. can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, saute zucchini in olive oil and butter for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Salt and pepper zucchini as it cooks.
3. Add orzo pasta to the pan and squeeze juice of 1 lemon over zucchini and pasta; stirring to combine.
4. Add 1 can of chicken broth and stir lightly until this reaches a light boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
6. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Lemon Orzo Pasta with Zucchini

Amount Per Serving (4 g)

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 155mg7%

Potassium 164mg5%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 285IU6%

Vitamin C 5.5mg7%

Calcium 87mg9%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe also cooks up nicely using just one pan. One pan is good! Try this delicious lemony zucchini pasta recipe today!