Easiest Way to Make Lemon Orzo Pasta With Asparagus

Lemon Asparagus

Place the lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a deep medium bowl.

Recipe Summary Lemon Asparagus

My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.

Ingredients | Lemon Orzo Pasta With Asparagus

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

Info | Lemon Orzo Pasta With Asparagus

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Lemon Asparagus

Side Dish, Vegetables, Asparagus, Baked,