Pan Seared Polpettone With Broccoli Recipes

PAN-ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Stir water, salt, and pepper together in small bowl, til salt dissolves.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high then add the broccoli stems in an even layer.
• Don't stir for about two minutes until they get light browned.
• Add the florets and toss to combine and don't stir for another two minutes, until they just begin to brown.
• Add water spice mixture and cover pan with lid, cooking for two minutes.
• Uncover and cook until desired doneness.
• Note: I eyeballed my broccoli measurements and it worked fine. I did add a little water to mine.

EASY 10 MINUTE PAN-ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli by cutting entire head of broccoli in half. Laying the flat side down, cut off each floret from the base of the floret all the way down to the bottom of the stem.
• When the oil is hot, add all the broccoli to the pan, arranging so that as many pieces as possible are touching the bottom of the pan. Season with 1/2 tsp salt plus pepper to taste and allow to cook for 5 minutes, undisturbed.
• After 5 minutes, stir and rearrange the broccoli so that the sides that were down are now facing up. Season again with salt and pepper and cover with a lid. Allow to cook for 3 more minutes.
• Stir before serving. Best when served hot.

BLISTERED BROCCOLI PASTA WITH WALNUTS, PECORINO AND MINT

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the walnuts and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer walnuts and red-pepper flakes to a small bowl. Season walnuts with a little salt and pepper.
• Add the broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Shake the skillet so broccoli settles in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Toss and shake to arrange in an even layer again and cook, undisturbed, another 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Drain pasta and add to the skillet along with the lemon zest, cheese, toasted walnuts and half the mint; toss to combine. Divide among plates or bowls and top with remaining mint, more cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges, squeezing juice on top, if desired.

PAN-SEARED BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini and cook until the florets are tender and the stalks start to soften a bit, 2 minutes or so. Drain in a colander and run cool water over them to stop the cooking. Drain, pat very dry with towels, and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add half the broccolini and arrange it in a single layer. Let the broccolini cook undisturbed until it starts to brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the broccolini to a plate, add the remaining broccolini to the pan, and sear in the same way. When the second batch is seared, combine all the broccolini in the pan along with the garlic, chile flakes, and a couple pinches of salt. Continue to cook, tossing constantly, until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute longer.
• Season to taste with more salt and serve warm or at room temperature.