Categories: Sauces 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      4 c  Water                             1/2 lb Ripe tomatoes,peeled,1/2"cub 
      1    Salt to taste                       1    Fresh ground pepper to taste 
    3/4 c  Orzo                              1/4 ts Red pepper flakes 
      2 tb Olive oil                           2 tb Fresh basil,shred,loose pack 
      1 ts Garlic,finely minced            
  
      Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste.Add orzo and 
  cook,stirring briefly,10 minutes or until tender.Do not over cook.Drain. 
      Meanwhile,heat oil in a sauce pan and add garlic.Cook stirring.Do not 
  brown.Add tomatoes and sprinkle with salt,pepper and pepper flakes.Stir and 
  bring to a boil.Add orzo and basil.Stir to blend,and serve.Makes 4 
  servings...