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Orzo with Bacon and Broccoli




Source of Recipe


Chicago Tribune


List of Ingredients




8 oz. pastina, orzo or other small pasta
1 large head fresh broccoli
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt Freshly ground black pepper




Recipe



Bring a medium-sized pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, trim tough ends from broccoli stalks. Separate florets from stalks. Lightly peel stalks; slice into ½ inch pieces. Bring a large saucepan of water to boil. Cook broccoli until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, bacon, pasta and Parmesan; heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.