PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER, BACON AND SAGE
A comforting dinner for a cold night, this hearty pasta has all the makings of a crowd-pleaser like fried sage leaves, crispy bacon and nutty roasted cauliflower. This recipe demonstrates the magic of starchy pasta water: Swirled with lemon juice and Parmesan, it creates a luxurious sauce without the addition of cream or butter. Add more pasta water than you think you need, so the pasta stays moist as it absorbs the sauce.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the cauliflower on a sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss to coat. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned all over, 20 to 25 minutes. While the cauliflower roasts, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the sage leaves to pan and fry until they begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sage leaves to the plate with the bacon. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the skillet (or add additional olive oil, if needed) and remove from heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon salt to the boiling water and cook the pasta until just al dente, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and add to the reserved skillet; heat over low. Pour or squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta, along with 1 cup pasta water and the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Toss until the sauce comes together.
- Stir in the cauliflower, bacon and sage, adding a splash more pasta water if the pasta seems dry. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest, and serve with extra Parmesan on the side.
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Mark Martin
[email protected]This dish is a keeper!
Fish Lane
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
M Mehrban M Baloch
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ch Faiz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Cris
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Lara Stojakovic
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Irene Martin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The sage is a great addition as well. I served it with a side of quinoa and it was a complete meal.
James Jims
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The sage was a great addition as well. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delic
Bhuwan Magar
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cauliflower and bacon, and they didn't even notice the sage. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a complete meal.
ST SHUVO
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The sage is a great addition as well. I always serve it with a side of garlic bread.
Sandra Adams
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The sage is a great addition as well. I served it with a side of quinoa and it was a complete meal.
Bud McCollum
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The sage was a great addition as well. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delic
waqas kamyana
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cauliflower and bacon, and they didn't even notice the sage. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a complete meal.
Max howells
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The sage is a great addition as well. I always serve it with a side of garlic bread.
Qaqesh Pervaiz
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower, and this recipe is a keeper! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The sage was a great addition as well. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and
Alphamusidal Bah
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of cauliflower, bacon, and sage. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Akhi Master
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cauliflower and bacon cook up in no time, and the sage adds a nice touch of flavor. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a hit with the whole family.
Sher Asif
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this dish was delicious! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The sage was a great addition as well.
bilan abdulkadir
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit! The cauliflower and bacon were perfectly cooked, and the sage added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.