Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot -- finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove -- minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes -- juices drained
- 1 1/4 cups whipped cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook
- according to package directions. Drain, but reserving 1 cup of the
- cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add
- the shallot and garlic and saute until tender. Add the tomatoes and cook
- for another minute or two and remove from heat. Stir in the cream. Add
- the cooked orzo following with the Parmesan cheese.
- If the pasta is too thick, add alittle of the reserved water liquid.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.