ORECCHIETTE WITH CAULIFLOWER IL MELOGRANO

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head green cauliflower (sometimes called broccoflower, about 2 1/2 pounds) or 1/2 large head cauliflower and 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into 1/2-inch flowerets, stems reserved for another use
3/4 pound dried orecchiette
5 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 pound bacon (about 4 slices), chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for cauliflower (or cauliflower mixture) and pasta.
  • In a 12-inch deep heavy skillet heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook bread crumbs, stirring, until golden. Transfer bread crumbs to a bowl and wipe skillet clean with paper towel. In skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
  • While bacon is cooking, add vegetables to boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain and keep water at a boil.
  • Add vegetables, garlic, and salt to taste to bacon and sauté until cauliflower is pale golden, about 3 minutes. Keep mixture warm.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain well in colander. Add pasta, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste to cauliflower mixture and toss until combined well.
  • Sprinkle pasta with bread crumbs and serve with Parmesan.

January JuneApril
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests.


Amjid awan
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Shariq ahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Kristopher BUMS
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Omolu Barry
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Leo Vazquez
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Victor Mwasenga
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Dumindu Rasanjana
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.


Samuel Awe
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out very watery.


Overdrive Music
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This dish was very easy to make and it was very flavorful.


Phumlani Ndaba
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt.


Andrew Duffey
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste.


Kewat Sahadev
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked al dente.


j laz
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad daniyal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Malik naheed Malik naheed
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked al dente. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying.