Garlic and Cheese Orzo

Ingredients

• Salt
• 1/2 pound orzo
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 cup (about a handful) chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Ground black pepper

Directions:

Fill a large pot with water and place over high heat to boil the pasta. When the water reaches a bubble, season it with salt and drop the pasta. Cook to al dente according to package directions then drain and reserve.

When the pasta is ready, place a large skillet over medium heat with the butter. Add the garlic to the pan and cook until aromatic and tender, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley to the pan, season with pepper and toss to thoroughly combine.

Rachael Ray