Orzo With Asparagus

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• 2 add onion, fennel, garlic and saute until very soft.
• 3 add orzo and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
• 4 stir as you would risotto until liquid is absorbed.
• 5 you might not use the whole quart of broth.
• 6 repeat until pasta is almost al dente.
• 7 add asparagus and simmer until tender.
• 8 top with parmesan, pepper flake and thyme.