Lemon & asparagus orzo

Directions

1. Cook the pasta
2. Chop the asparagus into ¼” pieces
3. Mince the shallot
4. Add one tablespoon of the oil to the pan and sauté the shallot until it is clear and aromatic and then add the asparagus.
5. Season the asparagus and shallot with salt and pepper
6. Cook the asparagus until it is just starting to get soft (about 5 minutes)
7. Remove the sauté pan from the fire and set it aside to cool
8. When the pasta is cooked rinse it with water and add it to a large bowl
9. Add the asparagus, shallot, lemon zest and lemon juice.
10. When you are ready to serve the pasta add the vinegar, the rest of the oil and season heavily with salt and pepper.
11. Serve room temperature (you can also add feta to this recipe for an added zing)