Herbed Orzo Pilaf (Crowd Size)

 

1

package (16 ounces) rosamarina (orzo) pasta

1/4

cup pine nuts

2

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2

cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)

8

medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

2

cups sliced roma (plum) tomatoes

1/4

cup shredded fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• 2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook nuts over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
• 3 Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and onions. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• 4 Stir in tomatoes, pasta, basil, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with nuts.