Orzo With Shrimp, Feta Cheese And White Wine - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush 11x7 inch pan with oil.
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).
Arrange orzo mixture in prepared pan.
Heat 2 tbsps. oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
Add shrimp and saute until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will NOT be cooked through). Arrange shrimp on top orzo.
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.
Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.