Herbed Orzo Pilaf

By Sophialuc

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (16 oz) orzo pasta
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 oz)
• 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 2 cups sliced roma (plum) tomatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh or 1 Tbs dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package
While pasta is cooking, cook nuts in 12 inch skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until toasted. Remove from skillet.

Add 1 Tbs of oil and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and onions. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and tender.

Stir in tomatoes, pasta, basil, salt and remaining 1 Tbs. oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with nuts.