Risotto-style Orzo With Tomatoes And Asiago Cheese

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion
3 garlic
3/4 cup chicken stock
3 tomatoes
1/4 cup asiago cheese
3 tablespoons parsley
1 black pepper
3 quarts water to in a saucepan
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and garlic; saut� until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in orzo, chicken stock, and tomatoes; bring to boil and simmer, stirring often until liquid is absorbed by the orzo, about 5 minutes. Stir in grated cheese and parsley. Season with 1/2 teaspoon. salt and 1/4 teaspoon. pepper or to taste. Serve immediately.