• 1/2 lb. orzo pasta
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbs. fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. lemon peel, grated

Cook orzo in boiling salted water 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain well. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, covered. Stir in remaining ingredients and pepper to taste.

Per serving: calories 238, fat 2.4g, 9% calories from fat, cholesterol 5mg, protein 10.1g, carbohydrates 43.1g, fiber 2.6g, sugar 2.0g, sodium 138mg, diet points 4.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.6, Lean meat: 0.4, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

  view detailed nutritional information