Our New Favorite Pasta Recipe

Wednesday night is "Pasta Night" at our house. We have a couple of WW Pasta recipes that we rotate through.  Here is our new favorite . . . perfect for Spring!

Orzo With Black Olives and Asparagus

1 pound box of orzo (in the pasta aisle)

1 lemon

12 asparagus spears

2-3 Tblsp. Olive Oil

1 can medium pitted black olives

Salt & pepper to taste

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain.

2. Cut lemon in half. Cut asparagus spears into thirds.

3. In large skillet, heat olive oil. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp and just beginning to brown. Turn off heat. Add orzo and olives and stir so all is lightly coated with olive oil. Squeeze lemon over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.  Serve.

4. Optional: Add halved cherry tomatoes at same time you add the olives..

Makes 6 servings;  6 Points each.

Enjoy!