lemlin - Tortellini With Broccoli, Walnuts and Olive

July 3, 2001

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tortellini With Broccoli, Walnuts and Olives (Quick)

Recipe By :Main Course Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : New Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 cup olive oil

6 garlic cloves -- minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

6 cups chopped broccoli -- see tip

1 pound frozen cheese tortellini

12 kalamata olives -- pitted and quartered

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the

garlic, red pepper flakes, and walnuts. Saute, tossing often, for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the broccoli with 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan and cook until

tender yet still bright green, about 5 minutes.

4. Drop the tortellini into the boiling water and cook until tender yet firm,

about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander.

5. Mix the tortellini into the broccoli sauce along with the olives, salt, and

Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

TIP - cut 1 large bunch broccoli into small florets. Peel stalks and dice

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 620 Calories; 34g Fat (47.7% calories

from fat); 27g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 81mg Cholesterol;

880mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0

Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : This dish very nicely juxtaposes an array of flavors with the spiciness

of garlic and hot peppers, the deep flavor of toasted walnuts, and the saltiness

of olives. A nice choice for entertaining on a moment's notice.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 25005 0 0 0

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