CAULIFLOWER PASTA
Packed with bright and briny flavors, this roasted cauliflower pasta is simple and delicious. Keep extra breadcrumbs handy when you serve it. They add such a nice crunch to the dish that I always sprinkle on more halfway through!
Provided by Jeanine Donofrio
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Roast the cauliflower according to this recipe, skipping the added lemon zest, parsley, and Parmesan options. Make the seasoned breadcrumbs according to this recipe.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking until al dente. Before draining the pasta, scoop out 1¼ cups of the starchy pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
- Return the pasta to the pot and add the olive oil, capers, garlic, and roasted cauliflower and stir to combine. Add half the reserved pasta water and stir to combine. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and cheese, and the remaining pasta water, as needed, if the pasta is dry.
- Stir in the parsley and red pepper flakes and season to taste with more salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with the breadcrumbs and more lemon zest for garnish.
PASTA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN
Cauliflower and whole garlic cloves roasted with Parmesan and bread crumbs make this a healthier than most comfort food.
Provided by Rosemary Felle
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Main Dishes Pasta
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss cauliflower with garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven, tossing at least twice, until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and add cauliflower and butter. Stir in cooking water, a little at a time, until desired creaminess is reached. Add lemon juice and bread crumb mixture, toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 332.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
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