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Ingredients
- 70g orzo pasta
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 55g smoked mozzarella, cut into 1-cm cubes
- 2 tsbp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsbp butter
- 115g pancetta, coarsely chopped
- 90g chopped onion
- 8 thin asparagus stalks, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-cm pieces
Method
How to make Italian Egg and Pasta Scramble
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain the orzo.
Whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese and basil. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the orzo and stir to coat. Add the egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir the mixture until the eggs are softly set, about 4 minutes.
Transfer the egg mixture to a serving bowl and serve.
