Orzo With Roasted Peppers And Basil

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces orzo pasta (about 1 1/3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 roasted red pepper, drained and cut into 1/4- inch dice (jarred is fine)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
• 2 add the salt and orzo and cook until the orzo is tender and has absorbed almost all of the cooking liquid, 8 to 9 minutes.
• 3 stir in the oil, parmesan cheese, red pepper and basil.
• 4 serve immediately.