Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta

Submitted by Gagoo

"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: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• 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.