ORZO WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Orzo With Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups water
Salt to taste if desired
3/4 cup orzo, rice-shaped pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 pound ripe tomato, peeled
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil, finely shredded

Steps:

Bring water to boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add orzo and cook, stirring briefly, about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Cut tomato into 1/2-inch cubes and add to saucepan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Stir and bring to boil.
Add orzo and basil. Stir to blend, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 752 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams