Garlic and Cheese Orzo

the goods:

salt

1/2 pound orzo

4 T. butter

3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

1/4 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1/4 c. chopped flat leaf parsley

ground black pepper

1. Fill a large pot with water and place 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.


2. 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 cheese and parsley to the pan. Season with pepper and toss to thoroughly combine.