Greek Orzo And Broccoli

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup greek olive, pitted
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 4 1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds or 4 1/2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 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!