Tomato Basil Orzo

Ingredients

• Orzo

  Safeway

  1 cup dry or 173g

• Olive oil

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Garlic

  raw

  2 cloves, minced or 6g

• Tomatoes

  red, raw

  1 cup, chopped or sliced or 180g

• Basil

  dried

  ½ tsp, leaves or 0.3g

• Salt

  table

  1 dash or 0.4g

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain well and set aside, reserving a few tablespoons of cooking water if desired.
2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and release some juices, 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet along with the dried basil and salt. Toss to combine, adding a spoonful of reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the flavors meld, 2–3 minutes.
6. Serve warm.