Orzo Primavera

Ingredients

• 3 qt. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. orzo, uncooked (orzo is a rice-shaped pasta)
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tsp. butter or margarine, melted
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 c. frozen English peas, thawed
• 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese