Orzo with Browned Butter

Total time: 25 minutes
   The orzo is made like traditional pasta, cooked in a large volume of boiling water, drained and finished with a sauce - in this case, simple Browned Butter.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (4.5oz, 130gr) orzo
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 4 tsp butter
• salt and pepper - if desired

 Instructions:

• Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling water, the same as any other pasta.
• When done drain and toss with olive oil.
• Return pan to medium heat.  Add butter and sauté until it turns golden brown, being careful not to let it turn too dark or it will taste burnt.
• When brown add as much black pepper as you like, and salt if using.  The butter will foam.
• Add the orzo and quickly stir with a spatula to coat and heat through.
• Remove from pan and serve.