Description
Orzo pasta and fresh asparagus are tossed in a garlic butter sauce with parmesan cheese. It’s a 20-minute, garlicky, cheesy, and amazing side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1 pound fresh asparagus tips
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Prepare the orzo according to the directions on the package.
- Cook the asparagus: Add the asparagus tips to the orzo during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and drain.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce: Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook for 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Combine: Add the cooked orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until heated through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a touch of oil over medium-low heat for best texture, or use a microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: garlic butter asparagus orzo, asparagus pasta, cheesy side dish, italian side dish