Basil Butter Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 (4 ounce) jar capers, drained

Preparation

Bring 3 qts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until pasta is just tender to bite, ten minutes. Drain orzo and return to pan.
Meanwhile, finely chop bell peppers, set aside.
In a food processor, combine butter, basil and garlic. Add this mixture to orzo in pan. Stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese and capers, Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.