ORZO WITH TOMATOES

Orzo With Tomatoes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups water
Salt to taste
3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/3-inch cubes
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons loosely packed shredded fresh basil or Italian parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring water with salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add orzo and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring; do not brown. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add orzo, basil and cheese. Blend well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1046 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams