"For this lovely side dish, orzo pasta is cooked like risotto...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
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3/4 cup minced shallots
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
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6 cups boiling water
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
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6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley