Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 lb Asparagus, fresh
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Orzo, dry

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and fresh ground pepper

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Skim milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry orzo
• 1-pound 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 shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Directions

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

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