5 from 6 votes
Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus
A buttery lemon parmesan garlic sauce coats orzo pasta and gives it such amazing flavor! It gets tossed with asparagus and makes one delicious meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
232 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 1 pound asparagus cut in half
- ¼ butter 1 cup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon optional, wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Add 1 pound cut in half asparagus the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat add ¼ cup butter. Next add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese. Add the orzo and asparagus and toss. salt and pepper to taste and add lemon wedges for garnish. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
441mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1325IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1325IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.