Ingredients
olive oil (divided) 5tbsp
orzo(dry pasta) 6oz
shallots(fine chopped) 2oz
garlic(minced)(divided) 1/2oz
canned chicken broth 1c+2tbsp
cherry tomatoes 1#
basil(fine chopped) 10oz
cilantro 2oz
salt 1/4tsp
black pepper(fresh) 1/8tsp
gorgonzola (crumbled) 2oz
Preparation
1.Heat half the olive oil in a pan,add the orzo and sautee until the orzo is golden brown. 2.Add the shallots and half the garlic to the pan and sautee for 1 minute. 3.add the chicken broth and simmer until the stock is absorbed adn orzo is tender.Cool-can be done 1 day ahead. 4.Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters. 5.To the tomatoes add the basil,cilantro,salt,pepper, gorgonzola,and the rest of the garlic and olive oil.toss to mix well. 6.Add the cooled orzo mixture to the tomato mixture until well blended.
