Broccoli-Pecorino Gratinata

Broccoli-Pecorino Gratinata
Broccoli-Pecorino Gratinata
The Italian answer to a French gratin: a dish baked with a crispy cheese (as in this recipe) or breadcrumb topping.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Italian Cheese Side Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Casserole/Gratin Broccoli Fall Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 22 mg(7%)
  • Fat 8 g(12%)
  • Fiber 5 g(18%)
  • Protein 7 g(14%)
  • Saturated Fat 5 g(24%)
  • Sodium 428 mg(18%)
  • Calories 134

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.