Description
A creamy, flavorful orzo pasta dish combined with garlic butter and tender asparagus, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in boiling broth according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté the garlic in melted butter in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the asparagus and garlic in the skillet, stir well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for the best texture and flavor. Feel free to add more garlic or cheese to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg