Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta

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: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dry orzo pasta
• 1  lb 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  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons skim milk
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley
•  salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
•  shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare orzo according to the directions on the package.
2. Add the asparagus tips to the orzo the last 2-minutes of cooking.
3. Remove from heat and drain.
4. In the meantime prepare the garlic-butter sauce.
5. Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
6. Stir in garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
7. Add orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper.
8. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
11. Serve.