saffron orzo with asparagus

a side dish for any occasion and any main course

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups orzo pasta
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed saffron
• 1  lb  thin asparagus, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese, plus shavings for garnish
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. heat butter in skillet, add orzo and stir.
2. add broth and saffron, bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer, cook 8 minutes add asparagus, cover, cook 5 minutes more.
3. uncover and simmer until liquid is absorbed.
4. stir in parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
5. serve in a bowl garnished with shavings.