Orzo With Basil And Pine Nuts

Name: Orzo With Basil And Pine Nuts
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Six to eight servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces pine nuts; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; Salt and pepper; 1 pound orzo

By Colette Rossant

Total Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(70)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six to eight servings

3tablespoons olive oil
2ounces pine nuts
1cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1pound orzo

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a small saucepan. When the oil is hot, add the pine nuts and saute them over high heat for two to three minutes, until they are lightly golden. Turn off the heat; add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Set the sauce aside.
Step 3
Bring two quarts of water to a boil; add a teaspoon of salt. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the orzo is tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Place the orzo in a large bowl, pour the sauce over the pasta and toss well.
Step 4
Serve with the pot roast