Orzo With Peppers And Asparagus

• 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

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add peppers, garlic, and asparagus and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Add warm pepper mixture to cooked orzo, then add herbs, cheese, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the salt, and pepper, stirring well. Serve with more parmesan on the side.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

orzo pasta, extravirgin olive oil, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic, mixed chopped, freshly grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/orzo-with-peppers-asparagus (may not work)