Basil Butter Orzo

Name: Basil Butter Orzo
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, lightly packed; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled; 1 (4 ounce) jar capers, drained

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 (4 ounce) jar capers, drained

Directions

1

Bring 3 qts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until pasta is just tender to bite, ten minutes. Drain orzo and return to pan.
2

Meanwhile, finely chop bell peppers, set aside.
3

In a food processor, combine butter, basil and garlic. Add this mixture to orzo in pan. Stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
4

Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese and capers, Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.