Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with salted water and allow it to come to a boil.

2. 2

   When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook for about 10 minutes or until just done.

3. 3

   Strain the pasta with a slotted spoon and place in a serving bowl.

4. 4

   You will need to reserve the pasta water for later.

5. 5

   Add the Parmesan, olive oil and basil to the hot pasta and toss together, allowing the cheese to melt.

6. 6

   If the pasta seams too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the pasta water to thin it out a bit.

7. 7

   Parmesan cheese can be quite salty so be sure to taste it before adding any more.

8. 8

   Add some fresh ground pepper to taste and serve immediately.

9. 9

   Everyone in my family loves to eat and cook good food, and to this day I remember my aunt making an orzo pasta dish as a side to the butter and garlic steak that went perfectly with this pasta.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.