Sage Scented Ziti With Broccoli Pine Nuts And Orange Zest Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt it. Cook pasta until it is tender, but not quite done.
• Meanwhile, place butter in a skillet or saucepan large enough to hold the cooked pasta; turn heat to medium, and add sage. Cook until butter turns nut-brown and sage shrivels, then turn heat to a minimum.
• When the pasta is just about done, scoop out a cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta. Immediately add it to the butter-sage mixture, and raise heat to medium. Add 3/4 cup of the water, and stir; the mixture will be loose and a little soupy. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until some of the water is absorbed and the pasta is perfectly done.
• Stir in cheese; the sauce will become creamy. Thin it with a little more water if necessary. Season liberally with pepper and salt to taste, and serve immediately, passing more cheese at the table if you like.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.

Steps:

• Lightly steam broccoli until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in pine nuts and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl.
• Using the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat; add in garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in sage, orange zest, and salt/pepper to taste; add in orange juice and keep warm over low heat.
• Cook the ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a large serving bowl.
• Add the sauce, broccoli, pine nuts, and toss gently to combine; serve immediately.