saffron orzo with asparagus

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron
• 1 lb thin asparagus, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus shavings for garnish
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat butter in skillet, add orzo and stir.
• 2 add broth and saffron, bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer, cook 8 minutes add asparagus, cover, cook 5 minutes more.
• 3 uncover and simmer until liquid is absorbed.
• 4 stir in parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
• 5 serve in a bowl garnished with shavings.