Orzo With Tomatoes Garlic And Basil Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound Orzo pasta

2 tablespoons Butter

2 cups Chicken broth

1 cup Dry white wine

1 cup Water

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 1/4 pounds Plum tomatoes

1/4 cup Basil, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

3/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Peal the plum tomatoes, remove the seeds and chop coarsely.

Melt butter in a large pot. Add orzo stir over medium high heat till slightly golden brown.

Add the broth, wine and water to the orzo. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 11 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until al dente. Add a bit more liquid if needed to keep a creamy consistency.

Meanwhile, heat a pan, add the olive oil and heat a few seconds, then add the tomatoes. Saute 3 minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the tomatoes and stir about 1 minute.

Stir the tomatoes and garlic into the orzo.

Stir in the parmesan cheese, adding more if desired. You want a creamy consistency.

Stir in the basil and serve.

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