Quick and Easy Orzo

This is a recipe from Spiritgooves.com that I found while surfing for a good orzo recipe. This is it! It combines orzo, parmesan cheese and artichokes, what could be bad.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces orzo pasta
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (It calls for Kraft grated cheese)
• 14  ounces artichokes, hearts drained, I use quartered
• 2  tablespoons capers
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions.
2. While it is cooking, drain and chop artichokes and place in large bowl.
3. When orzo is cooked, drain and pour over the artichokes.
4. Add Parmesan cheese.
5. Swirl 2 tablespoons olive oil over pasta mixture.
6. Add 2 tablespoons capers.
7. Toss together until well mixed.