Lemon Feta Asparagus Orzo (Risoni)

Name: Lemon Feta Asparagus Orzo (Risoni)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 250 g dry orzo pasta (risoni); 8 thin slices prosciutto; 2 bunches mini asparagus - approx 40 spears in total; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 50 g Danish feta; fresh ground black pepper to taste; fresh parmesan

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Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
456 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Australian

Lemon Feta Asparagus Orzo (Risoni)

Zara Shaw

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Lemon Feta Asparagus Orzo (Risoni) - a quick, light pasta with creamy feta, asparagus & prosciutto.

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Ingredients

Servings

250 g dry orzo pasta (risoni)
8 thin slices prosciutto roughly torn
2 bunches mini asparagus - approx 40 spears in total each spear cut into thirds (see notes if not available)
2 garlic cloves crushed / minced
2 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon olive oil divided
Juice of 1 lemon
50 g Danish feta plus extra to serve
fresh ground black pepper to taste
fresh parmesan to serve

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Instructions

Prepare orzo according to package instructions, minus 1 minute of cooking time.
Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoon of olive oil in a large fry pan and fry prosciutto pieces until crisp.
When pasta reaches the point where there would be 1 minute left, add chopped asparagus straight into boiling pasta and cook for a further minute and drain, reserving about ¼ cup of the pasta water.
Add garlic to fry pan with prosciutto and fry for 30 seconds, then add drained pasta & asparagus, feta, lemon juice, 2 tblsp olive oil & black pepper. Mix to incorporate and melt the feta slightly, then switch off heat.
Add reserved pasta water to fry pan 1 tblsp at time to moisten pasta.
Top with extra feta and fresh parmesan and serve.

Notes

If mini asparagus spears aren't available you could just use normal asparagus, but you will need to put them in the boiling pasta with 2 minutes to go instead of 1.
The amount of pasta water you use in step 5 is really up to you, just make sure you add it a bit at a time. You can't take it out once you put it in!
*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0g Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 0g (0%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 0mg (0%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0g
Calories	456kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	0g	0%
Protein	0g	0%
Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%
Potassium	0mg	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	0IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Calcium	0mg	0%
Iron	0mg	0%