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Broccoli Breadzagna Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat the broiler.
Step #2 Toast half of the bread slices at a time on a baking sheet.
Step #3 Rub both sides of the toast with the cut garlice & drizzle 1/2 c olive oil over the slices.
Step #4 While the bread is cooking, In a large-ish skillet, heat the remaining 3 tbsps olive oil over medium high heat.
Step #5 Add the onion & bell pepper & cook this until slightly softened, 2 to 3 mins.
Step #6 Add the broccoli florets & chicken broth & bring to a simmer.
Step #7 Cover up the pan & cook this until the broccoli is tender, about 8 mins.
Step #8 Uncover & boil until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 mins.
Step #9 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper.
Step #10 In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over med-heat/flame.
Step #11 Whisk in the flour & cook for 1 min.
Step #12 Whisk in the milk, until thick & smooth, then lower the heat & let simmer, bring to a boil, stirring often, about 5 mins.
Step #13 Spice up the sauce with salt, pepper & the nutmeg.
Step #14 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Step #15 Layer half the bread in a 9 by 13 inch casserole; spread with half of the broccoli mixture & top this with ricotta, a few ladles of the sauce & the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Step #16 Layer the remaining bread slices, broccoli mixture, sauce & all of the provolone cheese on top.
Step #17 Bake until brown & bubbling, 10 to 15 mins.
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