Orzo With Roasted Peppers and Basil

Simple orzo recipe, prepared like risotto. Original recipe by Pam Anderson, published in the Washington Post, June 7, 2000.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.