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Ham and Asparagus Orzo
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under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
3 reviews
ingredients
28 ounces chicken broth
1 1/4 cup orzo pasta
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in 1" pieces
6 ounces deli ham, cut in small strips
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
directions
In medium saucepan over high heat, bring broth and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add orzo; simmer 15 minutes or until orzo is tender and broth has been absorbed, stirring often.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over high heat, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; simmer about 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
Stir asparagus into cooked orzo in saucepan over low heat, along with ham and cheese, until ham is warmed through and cheese melts.
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nutrition data
324 calories, 5 grams fat, 43 grams carbohydrates, 24 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
April 8, 2015
I made some changes and it was very tasty. Instead of orzo, I cooked linguine in chicken stock. Meanwhile in a frying pan I sautéed a little minced garlic in olive oil and then added the ham strips and cooked asparagus. I tossed in the drained linguine and stirred in the parmesan cheese. My husband loved it and I will make it again.
July 9, 2013
I think you are supposed to maybe drain the liquid? Orzo is pasta not rice so it won't absorb it all. I drained it and then combined everything. Really great flavor but I think it's missing that one crucial step.
November 17, 2011
The combination was alright. Way too much liquid! Would not make again.