ORZO WITH ASIAGO CHEESE

Orzo With Asiago Cheese image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/3 cups orzo
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated asiago cheese
3 tablespoons grated asiago cheese
1 teaspoon truffle oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and the orzo; cook for 5-7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente; drain the orzo.
In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the orzo and 3 tablespoons of the cheese; drizzle on the truffle oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss well.
Spoon the orzo into a serving bowl; top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 2183.4, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1, Protein 7.4