CAULIFLOWER & BACON PASTA
Cauliflower and macaroni cheese in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is comforting and filling
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high and bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Grill the bacon slices for 5 mins or until crispy, then drain on kitchen paper and cut into small pieces.
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Add the cauliflower to the pasta pan for the final 8 mins, so that it is just tender, then drain, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over a low heat, then stir in the flour and cook for a couple of mins. Gradually stir in the milk, mixing well between each addition. Bring to a simmer, then cook for a few mins until thickened. Season, add the mustard and half the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Tip the pasta and cauliflower back into the pan along with the reserved cooking water. Stir through the cheese sauce and bacon, then transfer the mix to a baking dish. Mix together the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, then sprinkle over the pasta. Cook for 5 mins under the grill until browned. Serve with a salad, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium
PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER, BACON AND SAGE
A comforting dinner for a cold night, this hearty pasta has all the makings of a crowd-pleaser like fried sage leaves, crispy bacon and nutty roasted cauliflower. This recipe demonstrates the magic of starchy pasta water: Swirled with lemon juice and Parmesan, it creates a luxurious sauce without the addition of cream or butter. Add more pasta water than you think you need, so the pasta stays moist as it absorbs the sauce.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the cauliflower on a sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss to coat. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned all over, 20 to 25 minutes. While the cauliflower roasts, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the sage leaves to pan and fry until they begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sage leaves to the plate with the bacon. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the skillet (or add additional olive oil, if needed) and remove from heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon salt to the boiling water and cook the pasta until just al dente, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and add to the reserved skillet; heat over low. Pour or squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta, along with 1 cup pasta water and the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Toss until the sauce comes together.
- Stir in the cauliflower, bacon and sage, adding a splash more pasta water if the pasta seems dry. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest, and serve with extra Parmesan on the side.
BACON AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER PASTA
This is a very tasty dish which is made mostly in the oven so minimum effort making it a perfect mid-week meal or hassle-free dish for entertaining. The roasted cauliflower adds a lovely nuttiness.
Provided by Jonathan_Creek
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 180°c (350°f). Pour a good glug of olive oil into a large, oven-proof dish.
- 2. Place bacon and cauliflower into oven-proof dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes The cauliflower should have golden-brown edges.
- 3. Meanwhile, cook pasta for 2 mins less than package-directions. Reserve some pasta water in a cup.
- 4. Place canned tomatoes and garlic halves in a food processor and blend until well combined. Add tomato mixture to bacon an cauliflower and bake uncovered for a further 10 minutes.
- 5. Add drained pasta to the oven dish and toss it in the sauce until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste (you will not need much salt due to the saltiness of the bacon).
- 6. Cover the pasta and leave for 5 mins off the heat to soak up the sauce. Add some pasta water if it becomes too dry.
- 7. Uncover and add olives and fresh basil. Toss to combine. Serve with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan. Yummy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 865.2, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 11.2
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