Couscous Alfredo

9 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. pine nuts
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pkg. Near East Parmesan couscous
  • 10 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 md. tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. Parmesan (or Romano) cheese, freshly grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add pine nuts; shake pan frequently till nuts are lightly browned.
  3. 3
    Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in same pan over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Add garlic.
  6. 6
    Saute for 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add broth and contents of spice sack.
  8. 8
    Bring just to boil.
  9. 9
    Stir in asparagus.
  10. 10
    Reduce heat.
  11. 11
    Cover and simmer 1 minute.
  12. 12
    Stir in couscous.
  13. 13
    Cover and remove from heat.
  14. 14
    Let stand 5 minutes.
  15. 15
    Fluff couscous lightly with fork.
  16. 16
    Stir in reserved nuts, tomatoes, olives and cheese.

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