Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble Recipe

Name: Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 10 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 ounces pancetta, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 8 thin asparagus stalks, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1/2 cup orzo pasta
10 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces pancetta, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 thin asparagus stalks, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the orzo and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain the orzo.
4
Whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend.
5
Stir in the cheese and basil.
6
Set aside.
7
Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the onion and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
11
Add the orzo and stir to coat.
12
Add the egg mixture.
13
Using a rubber spatula, stir the mixture until the eggs are softly set, about 4 minutes.
14
Transfer the egg mixture to a serving bowl and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup orzo pasta, 10 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble

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