Orzo with browned onions and basil

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1Dried red pepper or pinch crushed pepper flakes
1largeSweet onion; finely diced
Salt to taste
1cupDried orzo pasta
2tablespoonsWhipping cream
1tablespoonMinced fresh basil

Directions

Chicago Tribune

Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1. Heat oil and red pepper in medium skillet over high heat. When hot, add onions; cook and stir until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Combine pasta and onions; stir in cream, basil and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories ...... 240 Fat ............. 7 g Cholesterol .. 10 mg Sodium ....... 7 mg Carbohydrates .. 38 g Protein ........ 7 g Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Rrairie@... on Aug 27, 1997