Orzo with Peppers and Asparagus Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Orzo with Peppers and Asparagus Recipe – Sunset Magazine

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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 gril

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Cooking tools:

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Microplane
  • Pepper mill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stove
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut in thirds
  • 1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh mint, basil, and flat-leaf parsley
  • About 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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