Broccoli with Cambazola Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ loaf crusty bread
• 2 T unsalted butter
• salt and pepper , to taste
• ½ C water
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1-1½ lb broccoli
• ¼ lb cambazola
• ½ C heavy whipping cream
• 1 T finely chopped thyme
• 2 T roasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cut bread into thick slices.
2. In a large oven-proof skillet, melt butter, add bread, and toss to coat. Season with S&P. Toss again and bake until brown on outside, soft inside (approx 15 min). Drain on paper towel and keep warm.
3. In a large skillet, combine water, olive oil, and S&P, and bring to a boil. Cut broccoli florets and add to skillet, cover, and cook over medium heat 5 min. Uncover and increase heat to high to boil off remaining water. Saute broccoli in remaining oil and cook until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, slowly melt cheese with cream. Add thyme and pepper to taste. Place the bread on plates, arrange broccoli on bread, and pour sauce on top. Sprinkle pine nuts on top and serve immediately.