Creamy Garlic Sauce with Broccoli

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 2 cups of milk plus more if needed
• 2 heads of garlic, separated and peeled, plus 4 tbsp. sliced garlic(about 6 cloves)
• 4 Bay leaves, preferably fresh
• Kosher salt
• 5 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive oil
• 1 1/2- 2 lbs. Broccoli
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, bring two cups milk, the whole garlic cloves, bay leaves and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil over medium heat. Boil until liquid is reduced to one cup, about 40 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Pour into a sieve overa bowl and use a wooden spoonto pressthe soft garlic through. Whisk the sauce until smooth, then whisk in 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil; season with salt to taste.
2.Meanwhile , separate the broccoli into 2-3 inch florets on their stems; trim the stems to about 4 inches long. Peel the tough skin from the stems and thenhalve each lenghtwise
3.In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced garlic in the remaining 1 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil, stirring, until lightly browned about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli;sprinkle with the crushed red pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt.. Pour in 1/2 cuo of water; cover and cook for 10 minutes, adding a 1/4 cup of water at a time as needed if the broccoli sears( It should be tender but still bright and the pan should be dry). Uncover and remove pan from heat
4. To serve, rehaet the garlic suace. Thin with some more milk if desired. 5. Serve the broccoli in a pool of the sauce