Greek Orzo and Broccoli

By breezermom on May 06, 2010

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Ingredients

    1. 3/4 cup orzo pasta
    2. 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
    3. 1/3 cup Greek olive, pitted
    4. 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    5. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    6. 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
    7. 4 1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds or 4 1/2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
    8. 1 garlic clove, minced
    9. 1 tablespoon olive oil
    10. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    11. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil.
  3. In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds and minced garlic in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  4. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.
  5. Enjoy!
 
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