Parmesan Orzo with Asparagus
By Gwennoone
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4.3/5
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. orzo pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c. pasta water
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 T. olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Details
Servings 4
Adapted from jennaseverythingblog.com
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
Trim asparagus and chop into 2 inch pieces on the diagonal.
Heat 2 T. of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add asparagus and cook for about 8 minutes until crisp tender. Season asparagus with salt and pepper as it cooks. Set the cooked asparagus aside.
When orzo is done, reserve 1/4 c. of the pasta water before draining. Return cooked orzo to cooking pot. Stir in the Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, remaining 2 T. of olive oil, asparagus, and pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with extra parmesan if desired.
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