Truffled Orzo With Asparagus & Formaggio

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.rnrnServe this dish immediately and remember to include additional grated cheese at the table for you and your guests to enjoy.

orzo pasta, olive oil, spring asparagus, garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, lemon, truffle butter, black pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/23436-truffled-orzo-with-asparagus-formaggio (may not work)