Asparagus Pasta

Simple orzo pasta dish

Place pasta and broth in a 4-5 quart pan over high heat , cover , and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-high , cook , uncovered , for 5 minutes , stirring occasionally.

Add asparagus and cook , stirring occasionally , until pasta is barely tender to bite , 8-10 minutes.

Stir in cheese.

Remove pan from heat.

Meanwhile , cook oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat , 3-4 minutes.

Add sage leaves , stir often until edges begin to curl , 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

With a slotted spoon , lift sage to a towel.

Reserve oil.

Crumble sage leaves.

Add sage and oil to pasta and mix.

Garnish with sage sprigs.

Add pepper to taste.

orzo pasta, chicken broth, asparagus, parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh sage leaf, pepper