“Orzo Pasta and fresh Asparagus tossed in a garlic butter sauce and parmesan cheese. It’s a 20-minute, garlicky, cheesy, and amazing side dish!https://diethood.com/garlic-butter-asparagus-pasta/”
READY IN:
20mins
SERVES:
4
UNITS:
US
IngredientsNutrition
1 cup dry orzo pasta
1 lbfresh asparagus, tips only (cut the asparagus about 2 to 3-inches from the top)
4 tablespoonsbutter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoonsskim milk
1 tablespoonfresh parsley
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish) (optional)
Directions
Prepare orzo according to the directions on the package.
Add the asparagus tips to the orzo the last 2-minutes of cooking.
Remove from heat and drain.
In the meantime prepare the garlic-butter sauce.
Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
Stir in garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
Add orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper.