Broccoli With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Roasted Garlic Recipes

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Coarsely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender with the edges crispy, 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Toss the hot pasta with the roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Stir in the mozzarella, parsley and as much remaining pasta water as needed to make a light sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

BROCCOLI WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Fold small sheet of heavy-duty foil in half, creasing it to form double thickness. Place garlic in center of foil; drizzle with 1 teaspoon water. Fold foil tightly to seal. Bake 20 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned and tender. Transfer garlic to small bowl; mash with fork.
• Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Spray cast-iron skillet or small shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. In skillet or pan, toss broccoli with oil and roasted garlic. Spread broccoli in single layer.
• Roast uncovered 10 minutes or until broccoli begins to brown. Stir in tomatoes, butter, salt and pepper. Roast 12 minutes longer or until tomato skins begin to split.

BROCCOLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• In microwave proof bowl cook broccoli till heated through about 4 minutes.
• Mix remaining ingredients and toss to coat broccoli heat 1 minute in microwave.

BROCCOLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, OLIVES & FETA

Steps:

• Put 20 cloves garlic in a heavy saucepan, cover with olive oil and slowly poach on top of the stove for 4 minutes until soft and just slightly golden.
• Strain out oil (reserve for another use marinades, vinaigrette, etc.), puree 2 cloves for the vinaigrette and reserve the rest for garnish.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot (not aluminum) of cold water to a boil.
• Cut the broccoli into medium florets.
• Have ready a large container of ice water.
• At the rolling boil, add salt to the water and just blanch the broccoli for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
• (The water must remain hot so you may want to work in small batches).
• Immediately drain and transfer to the ice-water.
• Chill and drain.
• Prepare vinaigrette.
• Toss broccoli with first five ingredients and the vinaigrette.
• Arrange on plates and garnish with poached garlic cloves and sprinkle with feta.