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Orzo with Asparagus, Artichoke, Tomato and Truffle Oil Recipe

Orzo with Asparagus, Artichoke, Tomato and Truffle Oil Recipe

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Orzo with Asparagus, Artichoke, Tomato and Truffle Oil

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Ingredients:

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1 lb orzo
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1 lb asparagus
6 artichokes, cleaned and halved
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp butter
4 tbsp chopped garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup vegetable stock
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup grated parmesan
salt and pepper
6 tbsp truffle oil

Directions:

Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse in cool water and toss in olive oil. Set aside.
In a small sauce pan, cook balsamic vinegar and sugar and reduce it to a syrup consistency. Set aside. Cut the asparagus tips from the stems. Blanch the tips on boiling salted water. Set aside. Coarsely chop the asparagus stems in a food processor. Set aside. Put the artichokes on a hot grill and cook until brown. Saute butter, garlic, and asparagus in a large pan for 2 minutes. Add wine, vegetable stock, and orzo.
Cook until the pasta is hot and the liquid has been absorbed. Saute asparagus tips with butter and salt until hot Toss pasta with tomatoes and Parmesan, arrange asparagus on top of each pasta portion. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon pasta into 6 portions. Drizzle plates with balsamic and truffle oils. Place grilled artichoke next to each portion.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	665.49 Kcal (2786 kJ)
Calories from fat	328.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.48g	56%
Cholesterol	59.12mg	20%
Sodium	6641.04mg	277%
Potassium	895.7mg	19%
Total Carbs	68.66g	23%
Sugars	14.55g	58%
Dietary Fiber	9.28g	37%
Protein	14.97g	30%
Vitamin C	28.6mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	292.2mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	134.35 Kcal (562 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.37g	56%
Cholesterol	11.93mg	20%
Sodium	1340.72mg	277%
Potassium	180.83mg	19%
Total Carbs	13.86g	23%
Sugars	2.94g	58%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	37%
Protein	3.02g	30%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	48%
Iron	0.7mg	19%
Calcium	59mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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