Broccoli with Ricotta and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
| 2 lbs of broccoli florets | ||
| 1/2 cup ricotta cheese | ||
| 2 tsp butter | ||
| 4 tbs milk | ||
| 1/3 cup pine nuts | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| zest of 1 lemon |
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a couple tsp of salt to the water.
- Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the broccoli and set aside.
- In a double boiler or a bowl placed over a pot of simmering water, combine the ricotta, butter, milk, pine nuts and lemon zest and mix until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the ricotta cream and broccoli to a large saute pan.
- Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
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