Orzo With Lemony Leek Sauce
"Pasta side dish - Vegetarian Times"
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 6 medium leeks, white 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
directions
- Bring medium pot of salted water to boil. Add leeks and cook 10 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and puree in blender with lemon juice, parsley and oil; set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Ass asparagus to pasta water during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and asparagus and transfer to large bowl. Top with leek sauce and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Reviews
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Usually, DH doesn't like orzo, but with the addition of the lemon sauce and the asparagus, it was a hit. I made this as a side dish, but next time, it might turn out to be the main course!
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I am 18 years old and live in New Bedford, MA. I love the outdoors and playing sports. Cooking and baking are one of my favorite things to do. I am a vegetarian so I dont cook with meat. I will go to college next year for nursing and hopefully become a paramedic.
