Orzo pasta with mint salmoriglio sauce

Ingredients:

Paste

• 450 g orzo pasta
• 0.5 cup grated Pecorino cheese

Sauce

• 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Paste:
   
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm, 8–10 minutes. Drain and transfer the orzo to a serving bowl. Add the cheese and toss to combine.
2. Sauce:
   
   In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the mint and parsley. Pour the sauce over the orzo pasta, toss, and season with salt and pepper to taste.