Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 3 garlic cloves crushed 2 thyme sprigs 1/2 cup torn basil leaves plus 1 basil sprig 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into small florets and stems reserved for another use One 4 ounce slice of pancetta, finely diced 1 large onion very finely chopped 1 cup pitted green olives, halved 1 pound rigatoni 2 cups fresh ricotta 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Regiano cheese
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Directions: |
Directions:Preheat the oven to 425º and butter a 9x13 inch ceramic or glass baking sheet On a rimmed baking sheet,toss the tomatoes, garlic, thyme and basil sprigs with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil ad season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes, until softened and browned in spots; let cool. Discard the thyme and basil sprigs and coarsely chop the tomatoes and garlic, Reserving any juices Meanwhile , on another rimmed baking sheet , toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes or until crisp tender. Leave the oven on
Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat; stirring occasionally, until browned and nearly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the olives, tomatoes and garlic and the 2 tablespoons of butter; keep warm. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the cooking water. Stir the pasta into the skillet along with the reserved cooking water, broccoli, ricotta, torn basil and 1/2 cup of Parmigianao. Season with the salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmigiano on top and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and browned on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. |