Orzo With Goat Cheese Tomato And Fresh Basil Recipes

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute orzo in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cheese, basil and pepper. If desired, top with fresh basil.

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo pasta; cook and stir until the orzo has lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the orzo is tender yet still a little firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the fresh basil, garlic, and remaining olive oil.
• Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with tomato mixture, and sprinkle with Gorgonzola and remaining basil.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
• In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12" non-stick skillet over emed high heat. When hot add garlic, 2 oz goat cheese and 1/2 C broth. Simmer until cheese is melted, about 2 min, stirring often. Add orzo and heat thoroughly, about 1 -2 min; adding remaining broth as needed. Toss in tomatoes, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook one min more. Remove from heat. Add remaining goat cheese, crumbled into small bits, and basil leaves. Adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Steps:

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