Broccoli Pecorino Tart Food

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Spread out the broccoli florets on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the salt. Transfer to the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Meanwhile, add the orecchiette to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
• While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the anchovy paste and the garlic to the hot pan. Cook, mashing up the anchovy paste with a wooden spoon, until the anchovy has dissolved into the oil and the garlic has become softened and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta, the roasted broccoli, and the parsley, red pepper flakes, pecorino, lemon zest, raisins and pine nuts to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

BROCCOLI-PECORINO TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to a 12-inch square; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. With a paring knife, lightly score pastry 1/2 inch from edges, creating a border. Toss together broccoli, oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Scatter broccoli mixture evenly on pastry and sprinkle with Pecorino. Bake until pastry is deep golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI-PECORINO GRATINATA

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in boiling salted water until crisp-tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut florets lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Coat large oval gratin or 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with butter. Arrange broccoli slices, overlapping snugly, in rows in dish. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Dot with 1/4 cup butter, then sprinkle with cheese. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake gratinata uncovered until cheese is melted and broccoli tops brown, about 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI-PECORINO GRATIN

Steps:

• Microwave 8 cups broccoli florets, covered, until just tender, 8 minutes; transfer to a small baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 teaspoons flour; cook, whisking, until smooth, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups milk; season with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Cook, whisking, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk in 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano. Pour over the broccoli and toss; top with more pecorino. Broil until browned.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli rabe in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels. Enclose in plastic bag and chill.)
• Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons cheese over and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to warm platter. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons cheese over.

CHEESE AND BROCCOLI TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake pie shell for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside. Reduce heat to 375 degrees.
• Microwave broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl for about 3 minutes at full power, or until thawed. Drain well in colander.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of swiss chees over pie shell. Top with broccoli and onion.
• In a small bowl, beat eggs until blended. Stir in milk, salt, and pepper, and pour over broccoli. Sprinkle on remaining cheese.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until tart is golden brown and puffy.
• Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving warm.