Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese and White Wine

Ingredients

• 8 ounces orzo pasta (uncooked)
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.

2. 2

   Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return to pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, parmesan, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until blended. (at this point you can add some roasted pine nuts, if you wish).

3. 3

   Arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.

4. 4

   Heat 2 tbsps. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.

5. 5

   Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will NOT be cooked through). Arrange shrimp on top orzo.

6. 6

   Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet. Add garlic and saute over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.

7. 7

   Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.