Truffled Orzo With Asparagus & Formaggio Recipe

Name: Truffled Orzo With Asparagus & Formaggio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch fresh spring asparagus, trimmed and peeled; 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced; 1/4-1/2 cups heavy cream; 2-3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2-3 tablespoons grated romano cheese; 1 lemon (zested and juiced); 2 tablespoons truffle butter; 1 teaspoon grated black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh spring asparagus, trimmed and peeled
1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
1/4-1/2 cups heavy cream
2-3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
2 tablespoons truffle butter
1 teaspoon grated black pepper

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["In a large pot of boiling water, cook the orzo until it is ""al dente"". Drain and set aside. Clean and trim the asparagus using only the tender tops and tender stalks (peeled and sliced thinly) and steam them for 2-3 minutes; drain and set aside.", "In a large non-stick skillet, add olive oil and garlic and saute until lightly cooked (do not brown the garlic.) Remove the garlic and add the asparagus and saute ; add a bit of salt and pepper to taste.", "Add the cooked orzo to the pan and add the heavy cream and butter placing the heat on low; cook and stir consistently for a few minutes until the orzo starts to thicken. Add in the zest of the lemon and squeeze in some of the lemon juice to your personal taste.", "Continue cooking, add the grated cheeses and mix well to combine. At this final step, add the truffle butter and the grated black pepper; stir until the butter is well incorporated and immediately remove from the heat.
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Serve this dish immediately and remember to include additional grated cheese at the table for you and your guests to enjoy."]

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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 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 bunch fresh spring asparagus, trimmed and peeled, 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Truffled Orzo With Asparagus & Formaggio 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.

Truffled Orzo With Asparagus & Formaggio

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