Recipe: Tasty Garlic Asparagus and Orzo

Garlic Asparagus and Orzo. This Lemon Orzo with Asparagus is a simple, yet elegant dish that can be served as a side dish or starter or healthy lunch option. Not to mention, the soft orzo paired with the crunchy asparagus - the perfect combination of flavors and texture! This orzo dish is an ideal option if you're looking for a quick.

How to prepare garlic butter asparagus pasta. Orzo is pasta that is shaped and looks like rice. It makes for an incredible side dish and this garlic parmesan with asparagus is satisfying! You can cook Garlic Asparagus and Orzo using 9 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Garlic Asparagus and Orzo

1. Prepare 1 cup of dry orzo pasta.
2. It's 1 of -pound fresh asparagus (tips only...2-3 inches from the top).
3. Prepare 4 Tablespoons of butter.
4. You need 3 of garlic cloves, minced.
5. You need 1/4 of -cup grated Parmesan cheese.
6. You need 2 Tablespoons of milk.
7. It's 1 Tablespoon of fresh parsley.
8. You need of Salt and pepper to tastes.
9. Prepare of Shredded Parmesan for garnish...optional.

Orzo can be made the same way you would any other traditional pasta, and. A buttery lemon parmesan garlic sauce coats orzo pasta and gives it such amazing flavor! It gets tossed with asparagus and makes one delicious meal! I love asparagus and love that it is in season right now.

Garlic Asparagus and Orzo step by step

1. Prepare orzo according to package directions.
2. Add asparagus tips to the orzo during the last two minutes of cooking.
3. Remove from heat and drain.
4. While the orzo cooks, prepare the garlic butter sauce.
5. Add butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.
6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Do not burn the garlic..
7. Add the orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper..
8. Cook for one minute more, or until heated through..

You better believe that I buy that in bulk at Costco and can't get enough of it. Asparagus is simply sauteed in butter with garlic. A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus. Asparagus, snap peas, lots of dill, shallot, garlic and lemon. Set the orzo to cook and simple sauté the fresh ingredients.