Basil Shrimp Orzo

8 oz. orzo

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and basil

20 shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Salt and pepper

Crushed red pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
Parmesan

Cook orzo, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil, about 5 minutes. After about 3 minutes, add in shrimp. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add orzo, sprinkle in Parmeasan and mix.