Orzo pasta and fresh asparagus are tossed in a garlic butter sauce with parmesan cheese. It’s a 20-minute, garlicky, cheesy, and amazing side dish!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
1cupdry orzo
1poundfresh asparagus, tips only (cut the asparagus about 2 to 3-inches from the top)
4tablespoonsbutter
3garlic cloves, minced
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
2tablespoonsskim milk
1tablespoonfresh parsley
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
Prepare orzo according to the directions on the package.
Add the asparagus tips to the orzo the last 2-minutes of cooking.
Remove from heat and drain.
In the meantime prepare the garlic-butter sauce.
Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
Stir in garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
Add orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
Remove from heat.
Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Serve.
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Notes
To Store. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
To Reheat. The best way to reheat this pasta is in a skillet with a touch of oil over medium-low heat, because this will help the asparagus crisp up a little. If you're not worried so much about the texture of the asparagus, though, you can just use the microwave.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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