Orzo Pasta with Asparagus and Pork Meatballs

• pork meatballsупаковка 12 шт.
• orzo↗500 г g

  pasta

• asparagus↗велика пучка

  cut in half lengthwise

• crème fraîche↗200 г g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C with convection) or gas mark 4.

2. 2

   Place the pork meatballs on a foil‑lined baking tray, lightly season with salt and black pepper, and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Then add the asparagus, cut in half lengthwise, and simmer for another 4 minutes until it turns bright green and becomes tender.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta together with the asparagus, return them to the pot, add the baked meatballs and crème fraîche, toss quickly and season to taste.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley leaves if desired.