Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus
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!
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 pound cut in half asparagus
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Add 1 pound cut in half asparagus the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat add ¼ cup butter. Next add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese. Add the orzo and asparagus and toss. salt and pepper to taste and add lemon wedges for garnish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg
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