Creamy Asparagus Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin asparagus washed and trimmed
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the asparagus and salt. Cook the asparagus for 1 minute. Drain the asparagus and save the cooking water for later use.
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water and the reserved asparagus water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta.
- Cut the asparagus into 1 ½ inches piece and add to the blender and save the tips for later use.
- Add the garlic cloves, heavy cream, salt and pepper to the blender and blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan add the orzo, asparagus mixture and parmesan cheese. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus tips, stir gently and serve warm with parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1403IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 4mg
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I love risotto but sometimes I don’t have the patience to stand in front of the stove stirring for such a long time, as is required, which is why I created this recipe. This week I was craving asparagus risotto, but I was too hungry to wait for a risotto to be cooked, so I used orzo pasta instead. It was easy and absolutely delicious. Here it is, Asparagus Orzo, and of course I made it vegetarian so my husband could eat it too and he just loved it.
Sarah Naveen
Hey Erica!!!
New page looks good!!!
I have never tried this..but sounds gr8 and looks yummy!!!
Erica
Thank you Sarah!
Taste Traveller
That's really smart - I think orzo tastes better than rice anyway. I'm sure your husband liked it - who wouldn't? 😀
Diana
Love orzo! I'll have to try this. Looks so pretty with that deep green color to! By the way.. I left you a little something on my blog 😉
Erica
Thank you Diana! I truly appreciate it 🙂
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
I love the gorgeous green color of this orzo, definitely a must try recipe!
Kim
oh yum - cream, cheese and pasta. it sounds divine!
Atreyee
Hi Erica,
I finally could get to your blogpost. Rebecca has been talking about you for a long time and just the title wanted me to be here. And its great!! I love all your recipes..I read 6 or 7. And your writing style is fantastic.
This one is just one in which I am making a comment. I plan on making a few...and will leave my feedback as I work my way through some of it
good going!
JW
Joy
What a glorious colour! And Yum!
Sophie
What a great alternative for the risotto!! MMMMMMM,...lovely green coloured goodness!!
Oysterculture
Wow - asparagus and orzo - 2 favorites in one recipe - this is cool
Erica
Thank you all for visiting and taking the time to leave a comment!!!!
Tiffany
Am I missing something??? What is the olive oil for? Its not in the recipie instructions but on the ingredients list...