Orzo With Tomato Sauce

Name: Orzo With Tomato Sauce
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 4 cups water; Salt to taste if desired; 3/4 cup orzo, rice-shaped pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1/2 pound ripe tomato, peeled; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil, finely shredded

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(19)
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Featured in: 60-MINUTE GOURMET

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

4cups water
Salt to taste if desired
¾cup orzo, rice-shaped pasta
2tablespoons olive oil
1teaspoon finely minced garlic
½pound ripe tomato, peeled
Freshly ground pepper to taste
¼teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
2tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil, finely shredded

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Preparation

Step 1
Bring water to boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add orzo and cook, stirring briefly, about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Cut tomato into ½-inch cubes and add to saucepan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Stir and bring to boil.
Step 3
Add orzo and basil. Stir to blend, and serve.