Orzo With Lemony Leek Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 medium leeks, parts only, halved lengthwise and chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 16 ounces orzo pasta
• 1/2 lb asparagus, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring medium pot of salted water to boil. add leeks and cook 10 minutes or until tender.
• 2 drain and puree in blender with lemon juice, parsley and oil; set aside.
• 3 cook pasta according to package directions. ass asparagus to pasta water during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• 4 drain pasta and asparagus and transfer to large bowl. top with leek sauce and cheese. season with salt and pepper and serve.