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lemon orzo pasta

lemon orzo pasta
[category] Side Dish
[published] June 25, 2021
[PREP] 10 minutes
[COOK] 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup asparagus chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 cup parmesan
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add uncooked orzo and cook according to package instructions. When it is done, drain the pasta.
  2. Add chopped asparagus to a baking sheet. Toss with a little olive oil and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
  3. Add cooked orzo to a medium bowl. Add cooked asparagus, chopped zucchini, arugula, parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic salt, olive oil, pine nuts, and black pepper. Toss until everything is combined. Can be served hot or cold!