Toasted orzo pasta
Instructions:
- 8 ounces (225 g) orzo
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil-butter mixture
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 2/3 cups water
- Heat a large sauté pan with the oil and butter, add orzo and toast over medium heat with continuous stirring until the pasta begins to color lightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in paprika and continue to sauté for one minute.
- Add water and salt, bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook for 7 minutes or until all water is absorbed and the orzo is al dente in consistency.
- Serves 4 as a side dish.