Roasted Garlic Orzo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Tightly wrap garlic in foil and roast in middle of oven about 25 minutes, or until tender.

3. 3

   Carefully unwrap garlic and let cool slightly.

4. 4

   Remove skin from cloves and mash into a paste.

5. 5

   Transfer garlic paste to a bowl and stir in butter and parsley.

6. 6

   While garlic is roasting, in a small skillet dry-roast poppy seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

7. 7

   Add seeds to garlic mixture.

8. 8

   While garlic is roasting, in a saucepan of boiling salted water cook orzo until tender and reserve about 1/4 cup cooking water.

9. 9

   Drain orzo well and add to garlic mixture with enough reserved cooking water to melt butter and prevent orzo from sticking together.

10. 10

    Season orzowith salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.