Categories: Made
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1-pound fresh asparagus, tips only (cut the asparagus about 2 to 3-inches from the top)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4-cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Directions
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Prepare orzo according to the directions on the package.
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Add the asparagus tips to the orzo the last 2-minutes of cooking.
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Remove from heat and drain.
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In the meantime prepare the garlic-butter sauce.
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Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
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Add orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper.
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Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
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Remove from heat.
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Garnish with parmesan cheese.
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Serve.