Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cups          water
     1/2  pound         ripe tomatoes -- peeled, 1/2"cub
   1                    salt to taste
   1                    fresh ground pepper to taste
     3/4  cup           orzo
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper flakes
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      tablespoons   fresh basil -- shred, loose pack
   1      teaspoon      garlic -- finely minced

Preparation:

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste.Add orzo and cook,stirring briefly,10 minutes or until tender.Do not over cook.Drain. Meanwhile,heat oil in a sauce pan and add garlic.Cook stirring.Do not brown.Add tomatoes and sprinkle with salt,pepper and pepper flakes.Stir and bring to a boil.Add orzo and basil.Stir to blend,and serve.Makes 4 servings...