Orzo With Shrimp Feta Cheese And White Wine

Lovely dish from bon appetit". very nice for a ladies lunch. sure to impress and easy to make. I like to add some toasted pine nuts to the pasta for texture."

Steps

Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.

Brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.

Cook orzo according to package directions.

Drain well and return to pot.

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil , 1 / 4 cup feta cheese , parmesan , and 2 tablespoons basil.

Stir until blended.

Arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.

Heat 2 tbsps.

Oil in large skillet over med-high heat.

Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink , about 2 minutes.

Arrange shrimp on top orzo.

Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet.

Add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds.

Add tomatoes with juice.

Cook 1 minute.

Stir in wine , oregano , crushed red pepper , and remaining 1 / 4 cup basil.

Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency , stirring occasionally , about 2 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon over shrimp.

Bake orzo until heated through , about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining 3 / 4 cup feta cheese and serve.

Ingredients

orzo pasta, olive oil, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, medium shrimp, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes with juice, dry white wine, dried oregano, dry crushed red pepper, pine nuts