"You can't get easier than five simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to a great meal," says Gail Prather of Grand Island. "I usually serve this with a big tossed salad."

Orzo with Shrimp and Feta

1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

1 tablespoon butter

1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, with tail part of shell left on

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

3 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

4 ounces garlic-and-herb flavored feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup).

Prepare orzo in boiling salted water as label directs.

Meanwhile, in nonstick 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and cook 30 seconds, stirring. Remove skillet from heat.Drain orzo; toss with shrimp mixture and feta.

Makes 4 servings.

Gail Prather,
Grand Island