Description
A delicious roasted cauliflower and pasta dish, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head (2 lb / 900 g)
- 12 ounces pasta (we used spaghetti – any shape works)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (+ 1 tablespoon for roasting the cauliflower)
- ¼ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated or pressed)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
- 2 handfuls flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 medium lemon (juice and zest to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Roast the Cauliflower: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the cauliflower head into small, bite-size pieces. Spread on a baking sheet, season with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Roast for 30 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
- Make the Garlic Oil: While the cauliflower cooks, heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a large pan on low to medium-low heat. Add the chopped walnuts, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes for 60 seconds, stirring until it smells good (do not let it brown). Stir in the chopped parsley and a pinch of salt.
- Add the Cauliflower: Carefully add the roasted cauliflower to the pan. Gently stir over medium heat. It’s okay if some pieces break apart — this helps make the sauce creamy.
- Cook the Pasta & Combine: Boil the pasta in well-salted water until tender. Save a little pasta water, then drain. Add pasta to the pan along with the juice of the lemon and a splash of pasta water. Stir until everything looks shiny and coated off the heat. Stir in the grated parmesan and lemon zest. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; you can use any type of pasta you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg