# Orzo alla Nerano

Orzo alla Nerano is a one-pot orzo dish packed with golden fried zucchini, fresh basil, lots of Parmesan, and a hint of lemon for brightness, topped with seasoned burrata.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Start by thinly slicing your zucchini.
2. Add a good amount of oil to a pan.
3. Flavor the oil with some smashed garlic.
4. Remove the garlic from the oil.
5. Fry the zucchini in the flavored oil.
6. Hit the fried zucchini with some salt while it's still hot.
7. Toast your orzo in the same pan for a couple of minutes.
8. Pour in your chicken broth.
9. Season with salt.
10. Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
11. Add in a little bit of butter.
12. Add in half of your Parmesan and give that a stir.
13. Add in the rest of your cheese and stir again.
14. Finish with lemon zest.
15. Add black pepper.
16. Add freshly torn basil.
17. Give that a stir.
18. Fold in your fried zucchini.
19. Throw in a little bit of lemon juice if you like.

## Equipment

- pan
- knife
- spatula
- paper 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLBPNp8yVWB/?igsh=bGk5NDlsMTd2Nm8w
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- Extracted: 2025-06-21

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