BASIL BUTTER ORZO

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This is a nice side dish for spring or summer. It goes very nicely as a side for fish or seafood. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste. The orzo pasta can be cooked up to 4 hrs ahead: cook and drain, then rinse under cold water; drain again and store covered in the refrigerator. Found in Sunset magazine.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orzo pasta
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 (4 ounce) jar capers, drained

Steps:

  • Bring 3 qts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until pasta is just tender to bite, ten minutes. Drain orzo and return to pan.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop bell peppers, set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine butter, basil and garlic. Add this mixture to orzo in pan. Stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
  • Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese and capers, Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 668.9, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.9

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