Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus

5 from 3 votes

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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: lemon parmesan garlic orzo with asparagus recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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.

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