Orzo with Peppers and Asparagus
Time: 30 minutes. This colorful recipe is a fresh twist on the classic pasta salad. Reader Michele Wagner, who gave us the recipe, suggests serving it with grilled salmon, but it's a nice side for any grilled meat you choose.
Source: Sunset Magazine
Ingredients
- orzo pasta
- tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- thinly sliced red bell pepper
- thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
- thinly sliced orange bell pepper
- tablespoons minced garlic
- pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut in thirds
- mixed chopped fresh mint, basil, and flat-leaf parsley
- About 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- teaspoon kosher salt
- teaspoon freshly ground black pepper