cheesy pasta asiago w/ truffle oil
I was looking for something quick to make for dinner, and I also wanted to use some of the remaining Asiago cheese left over from the holidays. This is the dish I came up with. It started out as Pasta Alfredo, but then when I added some of the other ingredients, it was just a TASTY GOODNESS OF CREAMY PASTA. It was also a chance to use this new shaped pasta called Pipe Rigate I had purchased some time ago. I cooked it al dente just 9 minutes, and the two combined cheeses, truffle oil & other ingredients made it a delicious pasta side dish. We loved it, plus it was quick and Easy.
yield
6 or more depending on portion size
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For cheesy pasta asiago w/ truffle oil
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1 lbpasta of choice ( i used pipe rigate)
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1 stickbutter
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1 1/2 cshredded asiago cheese
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2/3 cgrated parmesan cheese
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8 ozsoftened cream cheese, cut into small pieces
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1 Tbspgranulated garlic(not garlic salt) (less if desired)
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11/2 Tbsptruffle oil or olive oil
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1 tspcoarse black pepper
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1 1/2 cevaporated milk (12 ounce can)
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chopped chive or parsley as garnish if desired
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1 Tbspkosher salt for pasta water
How To Make cheesy pasta asiago w/ truffle oil
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1Bring a large pot of water about 6 quarts to a boil adding about 1 tablespoons of kosher salt. This is the bag of pasta I used. Cook according to package directions, We prefer al dente, slightly chewy, but not mushy.
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2This is what the pasta looks like up close.
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3These are the main ingredients I used to make the recipe.
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4In a medium size sauce pan over medium low heat, melt 1 stick of butter.
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5Once butter has almost melted add in the cheese cubes, and stir until cream cheese dissolves into melted butter.
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6add in the evaporated milk, granulated garlic, pepper, chopped chive if desired, and both parmesan & shredded Asiago. Stir until cheese melts, and sauce begins to thicken.
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7Once pasta has reached desired doneness, strain in a colander and add back to pasta pot, drizzling about 1 1/2 tablespoons of truffle or olive oil to pot. This not only adds flavor, but prevents the pasta from clumping together.
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8Pour sauce over pasta, and stir till mixed well. Serve immediately while still hot. Add a few chopped chive, parsley or green scallion tops if desired just before serving for garnish.
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