Orzo & Pignoli ( Pasta & Pine Nuts) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces orzo pasta or 8 ounces other small shell pasta (such as mini shells)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts (pignoli)
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Bring a large kettle of water to a boil and cook orzo until al dente; 3 minutes.
Drain in a colander.
Meanwhile, in a small, non-stick skillet, heat oil and stir in pine nuts.
Cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
Add basil.
Toss with orzo, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat through and serve.