Orzo/Fresh Tomato Sauce

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups	948ml	Water
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Ripe tomatoes - peeled, 1/2"cubes
1		Salt and black pepper to taste
1		Fresh ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup	177ml	Orzo
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh basil - shredded, loose pack
1 teaspoon	5ml	Garlic - finely minced

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Mario Batali

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