PENNE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BEEF SAUCE

Penne with Cauliflower and Beef Sauce image

This pasta with cauliflower dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the meat.

Provided by peloquinswife

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds cauliflower florets
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

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. Drain.
While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add beef, onions, and garlic; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Drain penne. Pour into the skillet and stir to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 688 mg, Sugar 10.7 g