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Roasted Broccoli & Sweet Potato Orzo Pasta
5 from 9 votes

Roasted Broccoli & Sweet Potato Orzo Pasta

Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato Orzo Pasta - caramelized roasted veggies mixed with orzo pasta, a light buttery sauce, and sweet dates.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 broccoli cut into bite sized pieces, large head
  • 1 sweet potato diced into bite sized pieces, large
  • 1/2 /2 onion chopped, medium
  • 3 garlic finely chopped, cloves
  • red pepper flakes to taste (~1/8 teaspoon
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped, fresh
  • 1/3 /3 cup white wine or vegetable stock
  • 6 dates (approx. 1/4 cup), chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil plus additional for roasting veggies
  • 8 oz. orzo pasta

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with broccoli and sweet potatoes; drizzle with olive oil until coated; salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway between.
  2. Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions.
  3. In a skillet heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flake. Cook for 1-2 minutes; add thyme and rosemary. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes; slowly pour in wine/stock while stirring to deglaze pan. Reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add dates and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Toss orzo, roasted vegetables, and sauce together. Serve immediately.