Cream of Broccoli

Ingredients:

Here is great way to serve broccoli that even non-believers will enjoy.  You could serve this sauce with tagliatelle, orechette or even ravioli.

Ingredients:

1. 4 tsp. olive oil
2. 1 garlic clove, crushed
3. 500g broccoli, boiled and pureed
4. ½ cup cream
5. salt to taste
6. some freshly ground pepper
7. 1 tbsp. lemon juice
8. 350g gnocchi pasta, cooked al dente and drained well

To Serve:
½ cup sprigs of broccoli
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Method:

Methods:

1. Heat oil.  Add garlic and stir.
2. Add the broccoli puree, stir well and cook for about 10 minutes.
3. Add cream, salt, pepper and lemon juice and stir well.
4. Stir in the cooked pasta and remove from heat.
5. Serve hot topped with broccoli sprigs and grated Parmesan cheese.