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cheesy pasta asiago w/ truffle oil

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Sauk Village, IL
Updated on Jan 5, 2015

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.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 or more depending on portion size

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta of choice ( i used pipe rigate)
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic(not garlic salt) (less if desired)
  • 11/2 tablespoons truffle oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (12 ounce can)
  • - chopped chive or parsley as garnish if desired
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt for pasta water

How To Make cheesy pasta asiago w/ truffle oil

  • Step 1
    Bring 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.
  • Step 2
    This is what the pasta looks like up close.
  • Step 3
    These are the main ingredients I used to make the recipe.
  • Step 4
    In a medium size sauce pan over medium low heat, melt 1 stick of butter.
  • Step 5
    Once butter has almost melted add in the cheese cubes, and stir until cream cheese dissolves into melted butter.
  • Step 6
    add 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.
  • Step 7
    Once 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.
  • Step 8
    Pour 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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