Many of the recipes I post out here take some time to prepare, cook or both. As many of us (myself included) do quite a bit of work night cooking, I have decided to occasionally highlight those quick recipes on Wednesdays. Here’s one that is both quick and tasty.
Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta
I was skeptical that the combination of pasta and cauliflower would work, but it does.
To make it even quicker I bought a bag of pre-cut cauliflower.
I did break the florets into smaller pieces.
Frying in the pan.
Surprisingly good!
Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta
Prep Time: 0 hours 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 hours 15 minutes | Servings: 4 servings | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
Kosher salt
12 ounces whole-wheat penne
1/2 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
Directions:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, trim the thick stems off the cauliflower and coarsely grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater (it’s fine if some small florets remain whole).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower, raisins, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, parsley, dill, lemon juice, cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Add more cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve with more grated cheese.
Serves: 4; Calories: 292; Total Fat:6.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 3 milligrams; Sodium: 143 milligrams
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