Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      cups          water
     1/2  pound         ripe tomatoes -- peeled, 1/2"cubes
   1                    salt and black pepper to taste
   1                    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.