tomato basil orzo.

I love tomatoes fresh from the garden and putting together new, tasty ways to serve them.  Serves 4.

 

1 c. orzo, cooked according to package directions

2 tomatoes, chopped (Suggested: fresh from your garden OR on the vine)

2 T fresh basil, chopped

2 oz goat cheese (Suggested: Chevre)

2 T extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

Orzo is a barely pasta that looks a lot like rice.  It cooks a lot faster than rice though!  Bring 2 1/2 quarts of water to boil over high heat.  Add 1 cup orzo.  Cook according to package directions.  Drain orzo when finished cooking.  

Chop two tomatoes and two tablespoons fresh basil.  Add to cooked orzo.  Crumble 2 oz goat cheese over top.  Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over your pasta.  Toss to coat.  Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.  

xx.

val