Broccoli Tomato Sauce And Smoked Mozzarella Recipes

AWESOME BROCCOLI MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. Place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. Pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.

BROCCOLI AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients, except black pepper.
• Divide among 4 chilled salad plates. Serve with fresh ground pepper.

BROCCOLI, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA STROMBOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Divide dough into 4 pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, stretch out each piece, first to a 3-by-4 inch oval, then to a 6-by-8-inch oval (let dough rest briefly if too elastic to work with).
• Place broccoli in a strainer, and press to remove excess liquid. Transfer to a double layer of paper towels, and pat dry.
• Dividing evenly, scatter broccoli over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Dividing evenly, top with mozzarella, salami, and 1/2 cup marinara.
• Starting at a shorter end, roll up each stromboli, and place, seam side down, on baking sheet. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut two slits in the top of each. Brush with oil. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve stromboli with 1/2 cup marinara for dipping.

TOMATO, BROCCOLI, AND MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil.
• Boil water with salt. Add the farfalle and cook for 11 minutes (nearly al dente). Drain.
• Steam the broccoli just until tender. Drain and chop into florets. Toss with the cooked pasta.
• Coarsely chop two of the tomatoes and add them to the pasta.
• Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, along with the drained chickpeas, and 1/2 cup of the chopped basil.
• Tear 2/3 of the fresh mozzarella into marble-sized chunks and fold into the pasta mixture.
• Whisk the eggs with the cottage cheese and lemon juice. Stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Stir this liquid into the pasta mixture with salt and pepper until well combined.
• Spread the pasta in the prepared baking dish.
• Slice the remaining tomato into half-moons and arrange on top of the pasta. Tear the rest of the mozzarella into bits and scatter between the tomato slices.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese on top, and drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese on top has melted and the casserole is bubbling. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the remaining chopped basil. Let stand for a few more minutes before serving.