Shrimp and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Romano Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• ¹/₃ cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
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• • 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • ¹/₃ cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese
  • ¹/₃ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¹/₃ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until ...

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