ORZO WITH FRESH TOMATO

Orzo With Fresh Tomato image

Provided by Bryan Miller And Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, weekday, pastas, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups water
Salt to taste
3 cups fresh orzo
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped onions
3/4 pound ripe fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes

Steps:

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt. Cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onions until they are wilted. Add the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and the pepper flakes. Stir gently and bring the pan juices to a boil.
Add the orzo and stir gently to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1035 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams