Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Laurelbelle's Note:

This is my variation of the fabulous Creamy Parmesan Orzo recipe. I typically make 2 servings and eat both as my primary dinner..

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ½ tablespoon butter
• ½ cup orzo pasta
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 4 slices sun-dried tomatoes , cut into small pieces
• 1 ounce goat cheese , crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted

Directions:

1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add orzo and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in water, Basil, Salt, Pepper and sun-dried tomatoes, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
5. While orzo is cooking, toast pine nuts in toaster oven, or lightly brown in saute pan.
6. Remove orzo from heat, stir in cheese and pine nuts.