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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  1. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse in cool water and toss in olive oil. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 ServingPer 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.6
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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