Fancy Mac and Cheese

Makes 4 side servings

Ingredients

1/2 ounce California Olive Ranch® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 lb. orzo pasta
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 shallot, minced
~2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
2 tablespoon basil leaves, chiffonade
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 ounces prosciutto ham, julienned
1/2 tablespoon Torciano® White Truffle Olive Oil
Bourbon Barrel Foods® Smoked Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat add the extra virgin olive oil. Add half of the orzo pasta, saute until golden brown.

Then add shallot and garlic. Add the remaining half of the pasta and cover with half of the chicken stock.

Continue cooking until pasta absorbs most of the stock then add the rest of the stock and continue cooking until all of the stock is absorbed.

While the chicken stock is cooking into the orzo; place prosciutto ham in a small saute pan, quickly saute the ham until crisp.

Once all the chicken stock is absorbed add heavy cream and cheese and stir until melted. Then add chopped herbs, and crisped prosciutto ham. Finish by adding truffle oil and tossing all ingredients together.

Note

• Truffle oil is strong, only add a little at a time until desired flavor is reached.
• Add some lobster to this dish if you have some around... like everyone does.

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