Mammas Broccolini And Ricotta Pasta Recipes

BROCCOLI WITH RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
• Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

SHRIMP SUNDRIED TOMATO AND BROCCOLINI PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Toss half the garlic with shrimp and season it with salt and pepper and let it hang out. Cover sundried tomatoes with boiling or very hot water, soak to soften 15 minutes. Heat a pot of water to boil for pasta. Add broccolini and boil 2 minutes, then remove to strainer and run under cold water, drain and chop into small ½ inch pieces. Drain sundried tomatoes very well, slice and toss with citrus zest, oregano, chili, fennel. Salt water and boil pasta 1-2 minutes less than directions, reserving a full cup of water just before draining. Add half the EVOO to a large pan and cook shrimp 2-3 minutes, then add white vermouth or wine to absorb, and transfer to a plate or bowl and cover. Add remaining oil to the pan, add sundried tomatoes, remaining garlic, and broccolini, then toss to heat through and combine, add pasta water, pasta, feta and shrimp, toss with parsley, adjust salt and pepper and serve garnished with hot pepper rings and brine.

THREE-CHEESE BROCCOLINI TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
• Add the Broccolini and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 400°.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
• Stir in the ricotta, parmesan, egg, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Fold in the Broccolini and mozzarella.
• Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface and brush with olive oil.
• Repeat with 3 more sheets.
• Halve the phyllo stack lengthwise.
• Spoon 3/4 cup Broccolini mixture onto 1 stack, near a short end.
• Fold the right corner diagonally over the filling to make a triangle; continue folding diagonally until you reach the other end.
• Place the turnover on the baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
• Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling to make 8 turnovers.
• Bake the turnovers until golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve with the marinara sauce.

MAMMA'S BROCCOLINI AND RICOTTA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta to package directions. Retain one cup of cooking water.
• Simmer broccoli in a cup of water, covered, 5 minutes; drain.
• Heat evoo in a big deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic. Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
• Add Broccolini, pasta, ricotta, reserved pasta cooking water, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the pan. Toss until creamy, then transfer to a serving platter.