Best Sage Cauliflower Pasta Recipes
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.
SAGE CAULIFLOWER PASTA
This is a vegetarian adaptation of a recipe I found. The original contained bacon. I used whole grain pasta to make this even healthier. Shorter pasta, like penne, works best.
Provided by CassandraLynne11
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan and saute the onions and garlic.
- Add the cauliflower and sage and cook to the desired doneness.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss.
- Add the vinegar and season liberally with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 49.7, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 10.7
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