Orzo with Lemon and Asparagus

Name: Orzo with Lemon and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 oz orzo pasta; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 1 lb asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon (zested and juiced); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Light and zesty orzo pasta with asparagus and a lemony dressing.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz orzo pasta
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Sauce

1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon zested and juiced
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté asparagus for 5 minutes until tender.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the skillet.
Toss orzo with asparagus mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve warm or chilled.

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Notes

Add cherry tomatoes for color. Serve as a cold salad for picnics.

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Keyword Asparagus, lemon, Orzo

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