Orzo alla Nerano

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by thinly slicing your zucchini.
  2. 2Start by thinly slicing your zucchini.
  3. 3Start by thinly slicing your zucchini.
  4. 4Add a good amount of oil to a pan.
  5. 5Add a good amount of oil to a pan.
  6. 6Add a good amount of oil to a pan.
  7. 7Flavor the oil with some smashed garlic.
  8. 8Flavor the oil with some smashed garlic.
  9. 9Flavor the oil with some smashed garlic.
  10. 10Remove the garlic from the oil.
  11. 11Remove the garlic from the oil.
  12. 12Remove the garlic from the oil.
  13. 13Fry the zucchini in the flavored oil.
  14. 14Fry the zucchini in the flavored oil.
  15. 15Fry the zucchini in the flavored oil.
  16. 16Hit the fried zucchini with some salt while it's still hot.
  17. 17Hit the fried zucchini with some salt while it's still hot.
  18. 18Hit the fried zucchini with some salt while it's still hot.
  19. 19Toast your orzo in the same pan for a couple of minutes.
  20. 20Toast your orzo in the same pan for a couple of minutes.
  21. 21Toast your orzo in the same pan for a couple of minutes.
  22. 22Pour in your chicken broth.
  23. 23Pour in your chicken broth.
  24. 24Pour in your chicken broth.
  25. 25Season with salt.
  26. 26Season with salt.
  27. 27Season with salt.
  28. 28Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  29. 29Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  30. 30Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  31. 31Add in a little bit of butter.
  32. 32Add in a little bit of butter.
  33. 33Add in a little bit of butter.
  34. 34Add in half of your Parmesan and give that a stir.
  35. 35Add in half of your Parmesan and give that a stir.
  36. 36Add in half of your Parmesan and give that a stir.
  37. 37Add in the rest of your cheese and stir again.
  38. 38Add in the rest of your cheese and stir again.
  39. 39Add in the rest of your cheese and stir again.
  40. 40Finish with lemon zest.
  41. 41Finish with lemon zest.
  42. 42Finish with lemon zest.
  43. 43Add black pepper.
  44. 44Add black pepper.
  45. 45Add black pepper.
  46. 46Add freshly torn basil.
  47. 47Add freshly torn basil.
  48. 48Add freshly torn basil.
  49. 49Give that a stir.
  50. 50Give that a stir.
  51. 51Give that a stir.
  52. 52Fold in your fried zucchini.
  53. 53Fold in your fried zucchini.
  54. 54Fold in your fried zucchini.
  55. 55Throw in a little bit of lemon juice if you like.
  56. 56Throw in a little bit of lemon juice if you like.
  57. 57Throw in a little bit of lemon juice if you like.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup oil
  • 0.75 cup oil
  • 0.75 cup oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 2 small zucchini
  • flaky salt
  • flaky salt
  • flaky salt
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 lemon zest
  • 0.5 lemon zest
  • 0.5 lemon zest
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • burrata
  • burrata
  • burrata

Equipment

panknifespatulapaper towel

Tips

  • For a more authentic version, throw the fried zucchini in the fridge overnight to let the flavors develop.
  • Serve it with protein or eat it as is.
  • Adding butter to the orzo is not traditional, but is done in this recipe.
  • Adding lemon juice is optional, but it's recommended for a better taste.