French Country Creamy Orzo and Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of orzo
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• ½ cup of green onions
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic (one clove crushed)
• 1 pound of chicken parmesan sausage (or other chicken sausage of your choice)
• 2 cups of chopped fresh asparagus
• 1 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash lemon pepper seasoning
• ½ cup of non fat milk
• 1 packet of McCormick Alfredo Sauce and Seasoning
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (about ¼ cup)

Preparation:
Cook the orzo according to package directions in boiling water.
Cook the sausage and cut into slices.
Cook the asparagus and onions and garlic in the same pan until tender. Add butter if the pan is dry.
Drain the orzo.
Add the milk and seasoning packet to the orzo and stir.
Stir the sausage and vegetables into the orzo.
Top with chopped basil leaves.


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