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