Orzo with Fresh Tomato Sauce
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

4 cups water
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes -- peeled, 1/2 inchcubes
1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup orzo
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil -- shredded, loose pack
1 teaspoon garlic -- finely minced
 

Preparation:

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add orzo and cook, stirring briefly,10 minutes or until tender. Do not over cook. Drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in a sauce pan and add garlic. Cook while stirring. Do not brown the garlic as this will change the taste. Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt, black pepper and the pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil. Add orzo and basil. Stir to blend, and serve. Makes 4 servings.