Lemon & asparagus orzo
Servings: 3-4 servings
Directions
Cook the pasta
Chop the asparagus into ¼” pieces
Mince the shallot
Add one tablespoon of the oil to the pan and sauté the shallot until it is clear and aromatic and then add the asparagus.
Season the asparagus and shallot with salt and pepper
Cook the asparagus until it is just starting to get soft (about 5 minutes)
Remove the sauté pan from the fire and set it aside to cool
When the pasta is cooked rinse it with water and add it to a large bowl
Add the asparagus, shallot, lemon zest and lemon juice.
When you are ready to serve the pasta add the vinegar, the rest of the oil and season heavily with salt and pepper.
Serve room temperature
Ingredients
2 cups orzo
3 tablespoons olive oil
large bunch of asparagus about 33 spears
1 shallot
1 lemon juiced
1 lemon zested