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BAKED RIGATONI WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER IN A SPICY PINK SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Baked Rigatoni with Roasted Cauliflower in a Spicy Pink Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 Tbs. olive oil
2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced (I used 4 cloves and thought it was perfect)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb. rigatoni
1 lb. 1- to 1-1/2-inch cauliflower florets (about 4 cups)
olive oil
10 oz. shredded Fontina (about 2-1/2 cups) (I used 2 cups of shredded Four-Cheese blend from Trader Joe's and 1/2 cup of Fontina)
2 oz. freshly grated Parmigiano- Reggiano (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 420°F. Bring a pot of well-salted water to boil in a large pot . Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 Tbs. olive oil (I sprayed olive oil, which is less than 1 tablespoon). Pour off 1 cup of juice from one of the cans of tomatoes and discard it. In a blender or food processor, purée both cans of tomatoes with their remaining juice and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil in a 6- to 8-qt. Dutch oven or heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, about 1 minute, add the onions and 1/4 tsp. of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Push the onions to the side of the Dutch oven with a wooden spoon and add the garlic. Add the red pepper flakes, and cook until it just starts to sizzle and becomes fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the puréed tomatoes and cream (be careful; it will splatter), plus the remaining 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the sauce thickens slightly. Add the parsley , and cook until the flavors are melded, about 5 minutes more. Taste for salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Spread the cauliflower on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. I like to mix it around, with my hands, to coat the cauliflower. Roast until "al dente" and just slightly golden around the edges-- 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, when the salted water comes to a boil, cook the rigatoni until it's al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and add the pasta to the sauce. Add the cauliflower and combine. Add half of the shredded cheeses to the pasta and cauliflower mixture and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top the pasta with the remaining cheeses and then the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake uncovered until the cheese is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest for 10 minutes before serving. NOTE: The leftovers reheat very well.

SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower image

This roasted cauliflower recipe is well spiced, not too much, just enough!

Provided by Seema

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cut cauliflower florets. Look for them in the produce section of your grocery store.
If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cauliflower and onion by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they cook evenly.
Be careful not to overcook the cauliflower. It should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to it.
If you like a spicier sauce, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. You can also add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the roasted cauliflower.
Serve the baked rigatoni with roasted cauliflower immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

This baked rigatoni with roasted cauliflower in a spicy pink sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The cauliflower adds a healthy twist to the classic pasta dish, and the spicy pink sauce gives it a nice kick. Serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.