Best 12 Caesar Orzo With Asparagus Recipes

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"Caesar orzo with asparagus" is a flavorful and versatile dish that combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with the heartiness of orzo pasta. The asparagus adds a crisp and fresh element, while the creamy Caesar dressing brings it all together. This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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CAESAR ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Looking for something a little different to dress up pasta? This creamy side dish is a favorite with family and friends at Karen Hoyle's Excelsior, Minnesota home. "My teenage sons love it so much, they'll eat any vegetable I use!" MAKE IT EASY: Great side dishes don't come much more versatile than this, says Karen Hoyle. "I've also made it with broccoli and creamy Italian dressing or added cooked chicken or ham for a quick bulked-up main dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2/3 cup fat-free creamy Caesar salad dressing
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add orzo; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add asparagus. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring frequently; drain. Stir in salad dressing and cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Orzo With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, sliced
1 small fennel, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/8 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 lb orzo pasta
1 quart chicken stock
1/2-1 lb asparagus, cut at angle

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion, fennel, garlic and saute until very soft.
  • Add orzo and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
  • Stir as you would risotto until liquid is absorbed.
  • You might not use the whole quart of broth.
  • Repeat until pasta is almost al dente.
  • Add asparagus and simmer until tender.
  • Top with parmesan, pepper flake and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 467.5, Carbohydrate 103.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 24.4

ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, TOMATO AND TRUFFLE OIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound orzo
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 pound asparagus
6 artichokes, cleaned and halved
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup vegetable stock
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons truffle oil

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse in cool water and toss in olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a small sauce pan, cook balsamic vinegar and sugar and reduce it to a syrup consistency. Set aside. Cut the asparagus tips from the stems. Blanch the tips on boiling salted water. Set aside. Coarsely chop the asparagus stems in a food processor. Set aside. Put the artichokes on a hot grill and cook until brown. Saute butter, garlic, and asparagus in a large pan for 2 minutes. Add wine, vegetable stock, and orzo.
  • Cook until the pasta is hot and the liquid has been absorbed. Saute asparagus tips with butter and salt until hot Toss pasta with tomatoes and Parmesan, arrange asparagus on top of each pasta portion. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon pasta into 6 portions. Drizzle plates with balsamic and truffle oils. Place grilled artichoke next to each portion.

GREEN GODDESS ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/4 cups packed fresh watercress (or baby spinach)
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh tarragon
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons capers
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
1 small clove garlic
1/2 small shallot
Pinch of sugar
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces cooked orzo
3/4 cup cooked frozen peas
6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, preferably grilled, drained and chopped (from a 14.5-ounce jar)
1/2 bunch asparagus (about 8 ounces), trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas (about 6 ounces), strings removed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup roughly torn fresh dill

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Combine the watercress, parsley, dill, tarragon, chives, capers, lemon zest garlic, shallot and sugar in a blender or food processor.
  • Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and sour cream and puree until pale green and very smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Make the salad: Combine the orzo, peas, artichoke hearts, asparagus and snap peas in a bowl; toss with 1 cup of the dressing. Season with pepper. Refrigerate to let the orzo absorb some of the dressing, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss with more dressing as needed, about 2 tablespoons at a time, then toss with the dill; store any remaining dressing, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Season with salt and pepper.

CAESAR ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS



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I made this as a side for dinner tonight--mmm!! It was very good--even better than I expected! It was creamy and comforting, and the sweetness of the asparagus perfectly complemented the saltiness of the dressing. It was fairly speedy, too--always a plus!

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2/3 cup caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to boil. Add orzo; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender, stirring frequently; drain.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 267.8, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 9.1

LEMONY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS AND GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS



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Every spoonful of this pasta has a happy jumble of lemony orzo, grassy asparagus, garlicky bread crumbs, fresh herbs and salty Parmesan. The pasta and thinly sliced asparagus cook together in the same pot, then rest in a lemony dressing while the garlic bread crumbs are toasted, so the pasta has time to absorb as much flavor as possible.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup orzo
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced on a diagonal (about 1/4-inch thick)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more as needed (from about 1 large lemon)
1/2 cup panko or homemade bread crumbs
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup fresh dill, mint or parsley leaves (or any combination), torn if large

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente according to package directions. Two minutes before the orzo is done, add the asparagus. Drain the orzo and asparagus. Wipe out and reserve the pot.
  • While the orzo and asparagus cook, make the dressing: In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons oil and the lemon zest and juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the drained orzo and asparagus and toss to coat. Set aside while you toast the bread crumbs.
  • In the reserved pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the panko and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the Parmesan and herbs into the orzo, taste, then season with salt, pepper and additional lemon juice, if desired. Top with the toasted bread crumbs and more Parmesan if you like. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CREAMY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Creamy Orzo with Asparagus & Parmesan Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by wing118677

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup orzo
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 to 1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large sauce pan of water (filled about halfway) to a boil over medium heat. Cook the orzo until tender, about 10 minutes. After the orzo has been cooking for about 5 minutes, add the asparagus to the same pot (this will allow the orzo and asparagus to cook in the same pot and keep the clean-up to a minimum!). Once the orzo and asaparagus are cooked and tender, drain and return to the pot. Quickly add the parmesan cheese and butter. Stir thoroughly, allowing both the cheese and butter to melt. Slowly add the cream to the mixture, while stirring. Continue to stir and add cream until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Voila! You have a delicious side dish! Serve immediately.

CAESAR ASPARAGUS



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"This delicious dish is an easy way to get my daughter to eat asparagus. Sometimes, I make the croutons from focaccia bread. They add another dimension of texture and flavor." -Patsy Phillips, Sanford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt and pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the asparagus, bread, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bread is golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, cheese, sugar, mustard, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk in the oil. Drizzle 1/4 cup over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORZO AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS



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This is a dish that goes together quickly, can be doubled easily, and looks beautiful! Orzo , shrimp and fresh asparagus tossed with a light olive oil, lemon and basil dressing. Perfect for a warm weather picnic. Can be served chilled, at room temperature, or heated!

Provided by FOXLAIRFARM

Categories     Shrimp Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 extra-large shrimp
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 quarts water
8 ounces orzo pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp, reserving the shells. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic and shrimp in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring frequently to keep the garlic from browning. When shrimp are cooked through, remove from heat, cool and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add shrimp shells, boil for 5 minutes, then strain out shells and discard. Stir in the orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus pieces and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water.
  • Toss pasta and asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, shrimp, and green onions until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and basil until incorporated. Pour over pasta mixture and toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 111.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

CAESAR-STYLE ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Brunch     Side     Vegetarian     Lunch     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 pound asparagus
Purchased croutons

Steps:

  • Add first 5 ingredients to blender. With machine running, gradually add oil. Add 1/4 cup cheese. Season dressing to taste with pepper.
  • Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold water and drain. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and asparagus separately.)
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese.

ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO



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This is a recipe I made up with all of the wonderful summer vegetables in season. Serve it with chicken or all on its own!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 zucchini, sliced
1 summer squash, sliced
1 red onion, cut into chunks
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch white sugar
salt and black pepper to taste
4 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ cup dry white wine
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the zucchini, squash, onion, asparagus, and mushrooms in a large bowl; add in garlic, olive oil and sugar, and stir gently to coat vegetables. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add bouillon cubes, wine, and orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir in roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 104.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1041.6 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

ORZO WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS



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This skillet dinner has it all - orzo, bacon and asparagus blended in a quick meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (14-oz.) can fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium
6 1/2 oz. (1 cup) uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)
8 oz. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers (from a jar)
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Reserve bacon and 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and roasted peppers; cover and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh asparagus, flavorful Parmesan cheese, and a good-quality olive oil will make all the difference in the final dish. Cook the orzo al dente: Orzo should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked orzo will be mushy and unpleasant. Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the asparagus, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the asparagus from cooking evenly. Roast the asparagus until tender: Roast the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch to it. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and bland. Season the dish to taste: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

This Caesar orzo with asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy orzo, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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