PASTA WITH BACON AND CAULIFLOWER
Two of my favorite foods mixed with pasta? You bet! It's gotta be wonderful! Very quick and easy and with a couple tweaks can be even easier! Recipe & photo: Realsimple.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool; then break into pieces.
- 3. Add the sage to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
- 4. Add the cauliflower, 1/4 cup water, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, tossing frequently, until golden and tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- 5. Add the reserved cooking water and 1/2 cup of the cheese to the pasta and toss until creamy. Add the cauliflower, sage, and bacon, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese before serving.
- 6. NOTE: If you're pinched for time, you may use a jar of real bacon bits and 2 (10 oz.) packages of frozen cauliflower, thawed. One to two tablespoons dried sage may be substituted for 1/3 cup fresh sage.
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Stefan Esche
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Rauf Bhai
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cauliflower was a great way to add some vegetables to the meal. I would definitely make this again.
Nuur Csabdirisaq
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well balanced and the cauliflower added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Rebekha Zelalem
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the cauliflower and made it much more palatable. I would definitely make this again.
ARSALENE BELAIBA
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a whole head of cauliflower and it was still plenty of food for two people. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Raymonde Swart
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cauliflower was a great way to add some vegetables to the meal. I would definitely make this again.
Victor Nyarwa
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Jerry JerryBensontoussaint
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cauliflower was a great way to add some vegetables to the meal. I would definitely make this again.
Boy Fendei
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a whole head of cauliflower and it was still plenty of food for two people. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Cabdalla Devaa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the cauliflower and made it much more palatable. I would definitely make this again.
Niko Nikoo
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cauliflower was a great way to add some vegetables to the meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy w
Mdsahinallom Mdsahinallom
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well balanced and the cauliflower added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.