Orzo is a small rice-shaped pasta that's made from a dough containing water and semolina, a type of flour that comes from durum wheat. Thanks to the semolina, this pasta boasts a nutty flavor ...

Add 8 ounces (about 1¼ cup) dried orzo. Boil the orzo about 10 minutes or until it has a firm, chewy texture, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking together.

In this recipe, the chicken stock is added all at once, and the orzo needs a mere 7 to 9 minutes to plump over a gentle flame.

1/4 pound orzo, about 3/4> cup. 2 teaspoons canola oil. Place a large saucepan 3/4 filled with water on to boil. When rapidly boiling add the orzo and boil 8 minutes.

Freshly ground black pepper. 2 large garlic cloves. 1 cup packed basil leaves. 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Salt if needed. Frank’s Red Hot Original, to taste ...