ORECCHIETTE WITH CAULIFLOWER

Orecchiette With Cauliflower image

Provided by Phil Franco

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large cauliflower
5 anchovies
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
20 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, leaves only, finely chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb dried orecchiette
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the cauliflower in a large bowl of cold water and soak for about 1/2 hour.
Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil.
Add salt to taste.
Cut cauliflower into florets, discarding stems.
Place the florets into boiling water with garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Drain cauliflower, reserving cooking water.
Transfer to a bowl until needed.
Discard garlic.
Heat olive oil in a large casserole over medium heat.
Remove from heat, add anchovy filets, and mash with a fork.
Bring cauliflower water back to a boil.
Add pasta to boiling water, cook until 'al dente', about 10-12 minutes), and drain.
Transfer pasta to casserole with anchovies, stir over medium heat.
Add cauliflower, salt, and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add red pepper flakes, parsley, and serve. Serves 4.
That's it!