BAKED RIGATONI WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER IN A SPICY PINK SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
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Ubaid Barki
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the pink sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Christian Nkum
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
Must Legend
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente. I highly recommend this recipe.
Izzy Duffy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Lehlogonolo Mampye
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Lala Luqman
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.
Angel Jeremiah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Valentine Chukwu.
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the pink sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Pablo dc
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
Ukadike Clinton
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente. I highly recommend this recipe.
Victor Shedrach
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Khushu Nzama
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Okechukwu Ezeh
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.
Daudi Geraldy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Tariq Jhon
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the pink sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
serenity kaser
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
Asif janiLOve
[email protected]I thought the cauliflower was a bit bland, but the pink sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would add some more vegetables to the sauce.
Fayazahmed Maitlo
[email protected]OMG! This dish is amazing! The combination of flavors is unreal. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Niks Supa supa boi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jiya Baloch
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make, and it came out perfectly. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection, and the pink sauce had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!