Basil Butter Orzo

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups lightly basil leaves fresh packed
• 0.3 lb butter 
• 4 oz capers drained
• 0.8 pound cherry tomatoes rinsed cut in half if wider than 3/4 in.)
• 0.3 pound feta cheese crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 pound orzo pasta dried
• 0.5 lb bell pepper red
• 0.5 lb bell pepper yellow

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil.
2. Add orzo and cook just until tender to bite, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain orzo and return to pan.
4. Meanwhile, rinse peppers; stem, seed, and finely chop.
5. In a food processor, pure butter, basil, and garlic.
6. Add butter mixture to orzo. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
7. Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and capers.
8. Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.