Herb Ricotta Broccoli Parmesan Cups Recipe By Tasty

MEAT SAUCE LOW-CARB BROCCOLI PARMESAN CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• In a food processor add the broccoli, 1 cup (110g) of Parmesan, 1 clove of garlic, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until mixture forms a dough like texture, about 2 minutes.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture and press into a well greased muffin tin. Form the mixture into a cup, making the bottom and sides ½-inches (1 cm) thick.
• Bake for about 30 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy and the bottom is firm.
• Cool the broccoli cups. Once cooled, remove from the muffin tin.
• Heat the oven to broil.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
• Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and stir until browned.
• Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and stir until browned.
• Mix in 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons of the basil, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley, and stir to combine.
• Add the tomato sauce and the tomato paste. Continue stirring until the meat sauce is bubbling. Reduce heat to low, and cover the pot, simmering for 45 minutes.
• Place about a ¼ cup (65 g) of the ragu in the broccoli Parmesan cups. Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Top with the rest of the basil.
• Broccoli Parmesan Cups can be stored up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• In the same pot, make the sauce: Add ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, pepper and a large pinch or two of salt, and stir until well combined.
• Add 1 cup pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth. Add the pasta and herbs, and continue to stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth, soupy sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed.
• To serve, spoon the pasta into bowls and finish with more Parmesan, olive oil and pepper.

PESTO CHICKEN LOW-CARB BROCCOLI PARMESAN CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• In a food processor add the broccoli, Parmesan, 1 clove of garlic, 1egg and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until mixture forms a dough like texture, about 2 minutes.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture and press into a well greased muffin tin. Form the mixture into a cup, making the bottom and sides ½-inches (1 cm) thick.
• Bake for about 30 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy and the bottom is firm.
• Cool the broccoli cups. Once cooled, remove from the muffin tin.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden on all sides.
• Add the pesto and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
• Fill the broccoli Parmesan cups with the pesto chicken. Top with slices of tomatoes and basil.
• Broccoli Parmesan Cups can be stored up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.
• Enjoy!