Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese

Serves: 4

Beth

ingredients

1 cup orzo uncooked

2 Tbs olive oil, divided

3/4 tsp salt, divided

1/4 tsp black pepper, divided

1 lb shrimp, peeled and devained

1 cup onion, chopped (Vidalia or other sweet onion)

1 Tbs garlic, minced

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup Romano cheese

1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

directions

Cook pasta.

While pasta cooks, heat 1 Tbs oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp of black pepper evenly over shrimp. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan.

Add remaining 1 Tbs olive oil to pan. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes; stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta an shrimp; cook 1 min or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, cheese and basil.

Source: Beth