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Truffle Oil Orzo Pasta

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This truffle oil orzo pasta recipe is packed with flavour and simple to make. It only uses one pot and takes 35 minutes. Perfect for truffle lovers and impressive dinners.

Truffle-Oil-Pasta topped with panko breadcrumbs and micro herbs served in a fancy white bowl

Ingredients

Truffle Oil

Truffle oil is made two ways. One is by simply infusing truffles and oil. The other way is by using an aromatic compound like 2,4-dithiapentane, which is found in a variation of truffles.

It is extremely important to choose the right truffle oil, as truffle oil is so strong it tends to be the primary flavour of the meal. From my experience when it comes to using truffle oil I always opt for white truffle oil, it tends to taste better.

If you can’t find white truffle oil in your supermarket try this one.

Orzo Pasta

Orzo is a type pasta that is shaped like long grained rice. You tend to find this in either the pasta or rice section of the supermarket. Yes… it seems to be a bit odd putting pasta in the rice section but I have seen it! Orzo also may be called risoni or pasta rice.

Truffle-Oil-Pasta topped with panko breadcrumbs and micro herbs served in a fancy white bowl

Can’t Find Orzo?

If you can’t find orzo in your supermarket opt for another short grain pasta. The texture will definitely not be the same however your truffle oil pasta will still taste amazing! Try either Cavatappi, Chiocciole or Macaroni.

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Truffle-Oil-Pasta topped with panko breadcrumbs and micro herbs served in a fancy white bowl

Truffle Oil Orzo Pasta

Jack Slobodian
This truffle oil pasta recipe is packed with flavour and simple to make. It only uses one pot and takes 35 minutes. This truffle pasta recipe is perfect for truffle lovers and impressive dinners.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine British, Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 617 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 180 g Orzo
  • 2 knobs Butter
  • 1 Shallot finely diced
  • 1 Garlic minced
  • 100 ml Dry White wine
  • 200 ml Vegetable Stock
  • 400 ml Double Cream
  • 100 g Garden Peas
  • 50 g Parmesan freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp White Truffle Oil or to taste
  • Sea Salt

Garnish

  • 4 Pinches Panko Crumbs
  • Herbs Pea shoots & Red Radish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil, then generously salt. Add the pasta & cook for 2-3 minutes (the pasta will still be undercooked but don't worry we will cook it again later). Drain & rinse under cold water until cooled.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat & sauté shallots for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add garlic & continue to sauté for 30 seconds. Add White wine and reduce by three quarters. Add vegetable stock and reduce by half. Add cream, truffle oil & peas. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the pasta & simmer for 3-4 minutes, mixing regularly until the pasta is al dente. Add parmesan & mix, then reduce to your desired consistency (this may take 0 to a few minutes). Season to taste with salt & truffle oil.
  • Serve fresh from the pot with a sprinkle of panko crumbs & herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 14gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1801IUVitamin C: 331mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 1mg
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Recipe Rating




Amanda Wren-Grimwood

Monday 1st of June 2020

This looks so elegant but comforting at the same time. Delicious!

Jackslobodian

Friday 19th of June 2020

Thank you :)

Mahy

Monday 1st of June 2020

Fabulous pasta recipe that is just what I have been looking for. The steps seem so easy to follow!

Jackslobodian

Friday 19th of June 2020

Thank you :)

Nart at Cooking with Nart

Monday 1st of June 2020

This looks really elegant and delicious. I love truffle oil in anything so you had me already at the very beginning!

Jackslobodian

Friday 19th of June 2020

Haha me too! Thanks :)

Danielle Wolter

Monday 1st of June 2020

I will eat anything with truffles! This sounds absolutely incredible with the truffle oil. What a treat!

Jackslobodian

Friday 19th of June 2020

Yeah I love truffles. This recipe is even better with some freshly sliced truffle on top!

Charla

Monday 1st of June 2020

I'm always looking for new ways to make pasta dishes, can't wait to try it!!

Jackslobodian

Friday 19th of June 2020

Let me know how it goes!