1/2 cup fresh or dried basil
1 cup chopped raw onions
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Layer 1 cup of the basil, onion, red peppers and tomato paste in a 1-quart batch. Whisk together the orzo and basil mixture. Fold in any excess basil and tomato paste, and pour over basil mixture. Pour into a 2 quart jar. Seal and label.
Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Rub the foil flat with a damp kitchen towel. Fill the prepared baking pan with boiling hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the pan.
Remove from oven and scatter 1 tablespoon olive oil over tomato paste, then drizzle over tomato paste. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste to water and season with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.
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