Asparagus Parmesan Orzo

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Course

    Side Dish

Asparagus Parmesan Orzo

Asparagus Parmesan Orzo is a delicious Spring side dish that's certain to become a family favorite!

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Ingredients

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Orzo Pasta:

  • 6 ½ oz. orzo pasta 1 cup, uncooked
  • 6 lices Bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. asparagus trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, fresh spears
  • ½ cup white wine vinaigrette see recipe below
  • 2 oz. Parmesan Cheese shredded, fresh, 1/2 cup
  • sea salt freshly cracked, to taste
  • black pepper freshly cracked, to taste

White Wine Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ¼ teaspoon basil dried
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Orzo pasta per package directions. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until the fat is rendered but it is not yet crisp. Add the garlic and stir.
  3. Add the chopped asparagus and cook about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. In a large bowl add the orzo pasta. Stir in the cooked bacon, garlic, and asparagus. Pour the white wine vinaigrette over the top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and salt and pepper.

White Wine Vinaigrette:

  1. In a medium bowl stir together all the ingredients listed for White Wine Vinaigrette. This can be made a day or two in advance.
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