This Tenderstem™-pasta bake is a vibe

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
• 1 chilli, sliced 
• 200 g baby leeks, sliced 
• 2 T olive oil 
• 50 g butter
• 400 g Tenderstem™ broccoli
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 3 T Parmesan, grated
• 250 g Woolworths Soft Ricotta
• 250 g conchiglie pasta
• Sliced mozzarella, to serve
• Roasted cherry tomatoes, to serve

1. Preheat the oven grill to 200°C. Soften chopped garlic and sliced chilli and leeks in 2 T olive oil and butter. 
2. Chop up the Tenderstem™ broccoli and add the stems to fry for 2 minutes before adding the tops to fry for a minute. Remove from the heat and keep aside. 
3. Cook the pasta until al dente and drain. In a large bowl, add the soft ricotta with the zest and the juice of the lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Add the grated Parmesan and mix through. 
4. Add half of the stir-fried broccoli to the bottom of a medium oven dish. Top with pasta, and the with remaining Tenderstem™ broccoli. Add slices of mozzarella and place under the grill for 5 – 10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and melty. Serve immediately with warm roasted cherry tomatoes on the side. 

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