Orzo With Asiago Cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Cooking From the Hip' by Cat Cora"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. 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.
2. In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. 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.
4. Spoon the orzo into a serving bowl; top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and serve immediately.