Broccoli Breadzagna

• 1 loaf semolina bread, sliced 1 inch thick
• 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 large head broccoli, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• 2 cups provolone cheese or 2 cups asiago cheese, shredded

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Toast half of the bread slices at a time on a baking sheet.
3. Rub both sides of the toast with the cut garlic and drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil over the slices.
4. While the bread is cooking, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
5. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add the broccoli florets and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
7. Cover the pan and cook until the broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes.
8. Uncover and boil until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
11. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
12. Whisk in the milk, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring often, until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
13. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
14. Preheat the oven to 450F.
15. Layer half the bread in a 9 by 13 inch casserole; spread with half of the broccoli mixture and top with ricotta, a few ladles of the sauce and the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
16. Layer the remaining bread slices, broccoli mixture, sauce and all of the provolone cheese on top.
17. Bake until brown and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-breadzagna-211707 (may not work)