Greek Orzo And Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil.
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.
Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.
Enjoy!