Lemon Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Roasted Asparagus
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -shredded
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to directions and set aside
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Cut 1-2 inches off the ends of the asparagus. Place asparagus on baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Roast for 8 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Then cut into bite size pieces.
- In a skillet on medium heat add butter, once melted add garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice, cream and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until combined and let simmer on low 1-2 minutes.
- Add orzo and asparagus toss until combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.