Monday, May 10, 2010

Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Olives Recipe



This is a delicious recipe from the Best Recipes cookbook.

Ingredients
Salt
1.5 lbs broccoli (1 small head)
1/8 cup lemon juice and 1/4 t lemon zest from 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lb whole wheat fusilli
10-15 kalamata olives, chopped
7-8 fresh basil leaves, shredded

Directions
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Add salt to taste and broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and zest, garlic, 1/4 t salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk in oil in slow, steady stream until smooth.

Add pasta to a pot of salted boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and toss all ingredients together. This dish tastes the best after it's had a couple hours in the fridge.

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