Orzo and Asparagus is simple to make, tastes great, and is the perfect side to just about any dinner!

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I tried orzo for the first time when I made Spinach Meatballs with Orzo. It was so easy to make that I knew I wanted to make it again, but as a side dish. I ran across several recipes with orzo in it, but I didn't want to really do those because they called for wine. I'm not fancy, although I do cook with wine from time to time, I don't always have it on hand, and I know that most people don't either. So why not come up with a recipe that doesn't have wine, but has simple ingredients that we all usually have on hand? So this was my answer!

Of course you don't have asparagus on hand, but you do go to the grocery store and buy fresh produce, so why not grab a beautiful bunch of asparagus for this recipe! 

Ya'll I got lucky in the kid department because my kids will eat asparagus and brussel sprouts, but if yours don't, no worries, the asparagus is large enough for them to just pick it out! 🙂  It's exactly what I would have done when I was little. (of just 8 or so years ago, ha!) However, with all the parmesan goodness, they may surprise you, and eat this! 

What kitchen essentials did I use to make this dish possible?

Prepworks by Progressive Snap Fit Measuring Spoons – Set of 5 

Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set – 6 Piece stackable with spout

Pyrex 3 – Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set 

Set of 4 – Whisk and Spatula Set 

Rachael Ray Cucina Cutlery 2-Piece Japanese Stainless Steel Santoku Knife Set with Acacia Handles

Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 10-Piece Cookware Set

CounterArt Flexible Cutting Mat with Food Icons, Set of 4