Name: Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo Pasta with Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 8 oz uncooked orzo pasta; 1 lb asparagus; ¼ cup butter; 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic; 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; ¾ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; salt and pepper; Lemon Wedges

Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo Pasta with Asparagus Recipe

Jackie Schmitt Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo Pasta with Asparagus

A lemony and garlicky parmesan sauce imparts a world of flavors to this orzo pasta recipe. It’s served with asparagus and is a complete meal on its own.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 5 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

3cupswater
8ozorzo pasta,uncooked
1lbasparagus
¼cupbutter
2tbspgarlic,fresh minced
3tbspfresh lemon juice,depending on taste
¾cupParmesan Cheese,Grated
Salt and pepper,to taste
lemon wedges,for garnish, optional

Instructions

Cook the orzo in a large pot according to package directions. Add the asparagus the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
In a medium skillet over medium heat add the butter. Next add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.
Add the orzo and asparagus and toss. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 306.06kcal
Fat: 13.22g
Saturated Fat: 8.06g
Trans Fat: 0.31g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.46g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.67g
Carbohydrates: 34.41g
Fiber: 3.29g
Sugar: 2.99g
Protein: 13.69g
Cholesterol: 32.98mg
Sodium: 647.03mg
Calcium: 263.32mg
Potassium: 296.39mg
Iron: 2.44mg
Vitamin A: 132.19µg
Vitamin C: 11.78mg

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