Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Pasta

• Orzo Pasta
• Chicken Broth
• Asparagus
• Parmesan Cheese
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Fresh Sage Leaf
• Pepper

How to Make Asparagus Pasta

1. Bring 4 cups of broth to a boil in a 4-5 quart saucepan over high heat.
2. Add 1 cup of orzo and bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is almost cooked through but still slightly firm.
3. Add the trimmed asparagus to the pot. Stir to combine, cover again, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
4. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sage: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 10-12 fresh sage leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and slightly browned, stirring frequently.
5. Remove the sage leaves from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked orzo and asparagus.
7. Remove the pan from the heat.
8. Crumble the crispy sage leaves and add them to the pasta along with the remaining sage oil from the skillet.
9. Gently toss to combine.
10. Garnish with a few fresh sage sprigs and season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!