Creamy Lemon Ricotta Orzo: 30-Minute Bliss in Every Bite
A creamy and bright lemon ricotta orzo pasta with crispy chickpeas for texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add chickpeas, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until crispy.
- In a pot, heat remaining olive oil and sauté garlic. Stir in orzo and toast lightly. Add vegetable broth and simmer until tender.
- Lower heat and stir in ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold crispy chickpeas into the creamy orzo. Adjust seasoning.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Adjust lemon zest and juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/creamy-lemon-ricotta-orzo-recipe/