Best Crostini With Ricotta And Broccoli Rabe Recipes

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CHARRED BROCCOLI CROSTINI



Charred Broccoli Crostini image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 baguette, cut into fifteen 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large or 2 small heads broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped smoked almonds

Steps:

  • For the crostini: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Brush the baguette slices with the oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with the salt and bake until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the crostini to a wire rack to cool.
  • For the broccoli: On the same rimmed baking sheet, toss together the broccoli, oil and salt. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast, flipping the broccoli halfway through, until browned in spots and crispy, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  • For the topping: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, oil and salt.
  • To assemble, take a crostini and spread with a small amount of the cheese. Pile on a few pieces of broccoli and sprinkle with the chopped almonds.

CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA AND BROCCOLI RABE



Crostini with Ricotta and Broccoli Rabe image

This recipe comes courtesy of Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, co-authors of "The Food52 Cookbook".

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 bunch broccoli rabe
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta
20 crostini
Grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Trim and cut broccoli rabe into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large skillet. Stir in olive oil and water; season with salt. Cover and cook over high 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring, until broccoli rabe is tender and water is evaporated, 4 minutes. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide ricotta among crostini and top with broccoli rabe mixture and lemon zest.

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI



Broccoli Rabe Crostini image

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 bunch chopped broccoli rabe; season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about 5 minutes. Toast 1 sliced baguette in a 350 degrees F oven, 6 to 8 minutes. Top each toast with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella and the broccoli rabe. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar.

PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND BROCCOLI RABE



Pasta with Ricotta and Broccoli Rabe image

You can substitute the same amount of broccoli for the broccoli rabe in this recipe. Cut florets into small pieces; peel and coarsely chop the thick stems.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds (1 to 2 bunches) broccoli rabe, coarsely chopped
1 pound gemelli (or other short pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese (1 2/3 cups)
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, boil broccoli rabe 1 minute; with a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander to drain. In same pot of water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add anchovy fillets (if using), garlic, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add broccoli rabe; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ricotta and milk; cook just until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add contents of skillet to pasta; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g

BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI



Broccoli Rabe Crostini image

The popular side makes a great toast topper.

Provided by Michele Scicolone

Yield Makes 16 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 1/3¿-thick slices from a 10¿-long Italian loaf
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, 1 halved, 2 thinly sliced
1 pound broccoli rabe, tough ends discarded, remainder chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put bread, brushed with 2 tablespoons oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes per side. Rub with cut garlic.
  • Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well. Wipe pot.
  • Cook garlic and pepper flakes in remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, 3 tablespoons water, and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Spoon topping onto each toast.

RICOTTA CROSTINI



Ricotta Crostini image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf Italian country bread, sliced 1/3 inch thick (about 12 slices)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
1 cup fresh ricotta, for serving
Freshly ground pepper, for serving (optional)
Tomato-Anchovy Salad, for serving (optional)
Roasted Broccoli Rabe, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange bread on a baking sheet; brush both sides with oil. Season with salt. Toast until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with ricotta; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper, or add toppings as desired.

CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA, HONEY, AND LEMON ZEST



Crostini with Ricotta, Honey, and Lemon Zest image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta
20 crostini
Salt and pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Honey
Grated zest of 2 lemons

Steps:

  • Divide ricotta among crostini. Season with salt, drizzle with olive oil and honey, and top with lemon zest and pepper.

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