Garlic Asparagus and Orzo. Every spoonful of this pasta has a happy jumble of lemony orzo, grassy asparagus, garlicky bread crumbs, fresh herbs and salty Parmesan. The pasta and thinly sliced asparagus cook together in the same pot, then rest in a lemony dressing while the garlic bread crumbs are toasted, so the pasta has time to absorb as much flavor as possible. A buttery lemon parmesan garlic sauce coats orzo pasta and gives it such amazing flavor! Garlic Asparagus and Orzo

You can cook Garlic Asparagus and Orzo using 9 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Garlic Asparagus and Orzo
  1. You need of dry orzo pasta.
  2. You need of -pound fresh asparagus (tips only…2-3 inches from the top).
  3. Prepare of butter.
  4. Prepare of garlic cloves, minced.
  5. It’s of -cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Prepare of milk.
  7. It’s of fresh parsley.
  8. You need of Salt and pepper to tastes.
  9. It’s of Shredded Parmesan for garnish…optional.

Let's get excited and do this together. Stir in the cooked asparagus, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Bring a large sauce pan of water (filled about halfway) to a boil over medium heat. Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that will win over a crowd.

Garlic Asparagus and Orzo instructions

  1. Prepare orzo according to package directions.

  2. Add asparagus tips to the orzo during the last two minutes of cooking.

  3. Remove from heat and drain.

  4. While the orzo cooks, prepare the garlic butter sauce.

  5. Add butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.

  6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Do not burn the garlic..

  7. Add the orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper..

  8. Cook for one minute more, or until heated through..

This Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Orzo With Asparagus is so darn delicious I could not stop eating it. Add the drained orzo and asparagus and toss to coat. Set aside while you toast the bread crumbs. Remove from heat, then stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper. How to make lemon orzo with asparagus Dressing.