Any pasta will do for this recipe and you may use whatever brand or style you prefer.  If you’re cooking for yourself or friends any long noodle would suffice just fine.  If you find yourself cooking for a date, short noodles are easier to eat and make less of a mess.  However, Orzo is preferred as it makes for a very elegant dish all on its own or a perfect pairing for fish, chicken, or red meat.  It can also be easily adapted to a risotto dish if you really want to strut your stuff.  

    Almost all of this can be prepared ahead of time and finished just before serving so you don’t have to neglect your guests.  Prepare the pasta, the finishing touches, and all of the sauce ingredients ahead so you can show off your skills and you can all casually sip some Angel Fire together before dinner!     The recipe order is designed to set you up to entertain.  Keep all ingredients separate until ready to use.  This recipe serves 2-4 depending on portion size.