ORZO WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
Salt to taste if desired
3/4 cup orzo, rice-shaped pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 pound ripe tomato, peeled
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add orzo and cook, stirring briefly, about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Cut tomato into 1/2-inch cubes and add to saucepan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Stir and bring to boil.
  • Add orzo and basil. Stir to blend, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 752 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Diwakar Lohani
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I'm not a fan of tomatoes, but I still enjoyed this dish. The sauce is flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly.


MD Ahad Ali
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. I always have a jar of tomato sauce in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Buggy Martin
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like. I often add grilled chicken or shrimp.


Mona 1
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This is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sum Roka
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so good that it makes the orzo irresistible.


Lutho69 Tofile59
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sauce and they don't even notice the spinach.


Anuj Bc
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Amit Babu
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ray Vasconcellos
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover rice or pasta.


Prince Rohan
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and it's a hit with my family.


Rajaaqeel Rajaaqeel
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I'm not a fan of tomatoes, but I still enjoyed this dish. The sauce is flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly.


Malik Razzaq
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. I always have a jar of tomato sauce in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Rubina Arif
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like. I often add grilled chicken or shrimp.


Rad
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This is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Narayan Datta poudel
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so good that it makes the orzo irresistible.


King Cliff
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the sauce and they didn't even notice the spinach.


Ombabu Chauhan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The sauce was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mausam Puma Rai
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This orzo with tomato sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The sauce is simple to make and the orzo cooks in just 10 minutes.