Ingredients

1medium bunch broccoli with stems,(about 20 oz)

6garlic cloves,peeled and smashed

2tbspextra virgin olive oil

½tspkosher salt

1cupormarinara sauce,homemade or jarred

½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Trim about 1-inch off broccoli stems and discard. Slice the broccoli stalks in half lengthwise to have 4 pieces total.

Place the broccoli and the garlic cloves on a 9×13-inch baking pan and drizzle both sides of the broccoli florets and stems with olive oil.

Season both sides with salt and roast cut side up for about 10 minutes until the broccoli is browned on the bottom.

Turn the broccoli and garlic and roast for an additional 10 minutes until tender and browned and crisp.

Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Return to the oven and bake until hot and the cheese is melted for about 10 minutes.