ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS

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Make and share this Orzo With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced
1 small fennel, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/8 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 lb orzo pasta
1 quart chicken stock
1/2-1 lb asparagus, cut at angle

Steps:

Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add onion, fennel, garlic and saute until very soft.
Add orzo and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
Stir as you would risotto until liquid is absorbed.
You might not use the whole quart of broth.
Repeat until pasta is almost al dente.
Add asparagus and simmer until tender.
Top with parmesan, pepper flake and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 467.5, Carbohydrate 103.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 24.4

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