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Ingredients

• 1 cup dry orzo
• 1-pound fresh asparagus, tips only (cut the asparagus about 2 to 3-inches from the top)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4-cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Prepare orzo according to the directions on the package.

2. Add the asparagus tips to the orzo the last 2-minutes of cooking.

3. Remove from heat and drain.

4. In the meantime prepare the garlic-butter sauce.

5. Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat.

6. Stir in garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.

7. Add orzo and asparagus to the skillet; stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper.

8. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.

9. Remove from heat.

10. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

11. Serve.

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