Lemon-Garlic Parmesan Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or to taste)
16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or adjust to taste)
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

In a saucepan bring the water with bouillon powder to a boil; add in orzo and cook uncovered until tender stirring a couple times to prevent sticking; drain and place into a bowl.
In another saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in garlic and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, add in the cooked pasta, lemon rind and lemon juice; stir until combined.
Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper and salt if desired.