ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, & WHITE WINE

Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese, & White Wine image

Provided by Juenessa

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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8 ounces orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F
Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil.
Cook orzo according to package directions.
Drain well and return orzo to same pot.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend.
Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through).
Arrange shrimp atop orzo.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet.
Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute.
Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil.
Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.