ORZO WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOMATO AND FRESH BASIL

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ORZO WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOMATO AND FRESH BASIL image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbs. olive oil
2 lg garlic cloves, minced
4 oz soft goat cheese (divided use)
1/2 to 3/4 low-salt chicken broth
8 oz orzo, cooked, drained, tossed with 1 tsp olive oil
1 lg tomato, about 7 oz, juiced and seeded, and cut into 1/3" dice
3/4 tsp salt
red pepper flakes
3 Tbs julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12" non-stick skillet over emed high heat. When hot add garlic, 2 oz goat cheese and 1/2 C broth. Simmer until cheese is melted, about 2 min, stirring often. Add orzo and heat thoroughly, about 1 -2 min; adding remaining broth as needed. Toss in tomatoes, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook one min more. Remove from heat. Add remaining goat cheese, crumbled into small bits, and basil leaves. Adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

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