PASTA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan image

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

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
¼ cup lemon juice

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