Name: Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo Pasta with Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
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

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.