Orzo With Basil, Orange, And Pine Nuts

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   Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pasta; reduce heat to medium, and cook 9 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain.

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   While pasta cooks, combine oil and next 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until butter melts and garlic is soft and fragrant, stirring often. Increase heat to medium-high. Add orange juice; cook 3 minutes or until juice reduces slightly, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Add pasta to pan, tossing to coat. Stir in cheese, pine nuts, and pepper.

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   Note: Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until they are fragrant and begin to take on a golden hue. Transfer to a plate to cool quickly. A Microplane(R) grater works wonders to get the finest zest from the oranges. Be sure to remove the zest before you juice them.

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