Swiss Mushroom Orzo

Found this in the Taste of Home Simple and Delicious Cookbook and added red peppers, onions, fresh asparagus and topped with green onions or parsley..

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked orzo pasta
• 1  cup  shredded swiss cheese
• 4  tablespoons  cold butter, divided
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic, plus
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄8 cup  chopped  red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced asparagus
• 1⁄8 cup onion, chopped
• 2  green onions, chopped

Directions

1. Cook the orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile in a food processor, combine the cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth.
2. In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and asparagus in remaining butter until tender. Drain orzo and add to vegetable mixture. Stir in cheese mixture until melted. Top with green onions.