PASTA WITH GREEN (ROMANESCO) CAULIFLOWER
A fast healthy flavorful use of Romanesco cauliflower - one of the most beautiful vegetables ever seen. OK to use regular cauliflower if the fabulous Romanesco is unavailable. Use short stout pasta & cut the cauliflower florets to match the pasta in size. From The Washington Post.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook for about 10 minutes, until just tender. Use a Chinese skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer the florets to a bowl. Reserve cooking water to thin the final sauce (see below).
- When the water returns to a boil, add 4 teaspoons of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, or until al dente, stirring once or twice. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water for the sauce.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and the garlic; cook for a few minutes until the garlic is lightly browned but not burned.
- Add the anchovies, stirring until they dissolve, then the cooked cauliflower. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 or 3 minutes to let the cauliflower "take in" the flavors.
- Add just enough of the reserved cooking water to thin the sauce (making it less sticky). Add the drained pasta to the skillet, then immediately transfer to a large bowl. Toss well and serve.
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Sabrina Villarreal
sabrina-v@hotmail.comI loved the unique flavor of this dish. The roasted cauliflower added a nice nutty flavor that complemented the creamy sauce perfectly.
Ronda Hovey
hovey.r26@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I think I'll save it for a weekend when I have more time.
The Ark
a_t@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was roasted to perfection.
Shae Tjokrodimedjo
tjokrodimedjoshae25@gmail.comThis pasta dish was a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower. It was easy to make and the whole family enjoyed it.
Adekunle Ayomide
a_a83@yahoo.comI made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! I'm not a vegetarian myself, but I have to admit that this dish was delicious.
David Ruth
david.ruth13@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using a milder chili next time.
safir ullah
s3@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt to the sauce.
curt watson
watson_c9@yahoo.comThis pasta dish was amazing! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Josephine Pongap
josephine_p@yahoo.comI loved the idea of this dish, but I found the execution to be a bit lacking. The cauliflower was a bit too hard and the sauce was a bit too thin.
Pamela Zell
p-z79@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for me. I think I'll try a lighter sauce next time.
GERALD MUHU
m_g@yahoo.comI was short on time so I used frozen cauliflower instead of roasting my own. It worked out fine, but the roasted cauliflower would have definitely been better.
Ob Rashed
r_o@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the sauce to thicken. I ended up adding a little bit of cornstarch and that helped.
THE SAINT
t-saint3@hotmail.comThis pasta dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some fresh herbs.
Khalid Jan
jan.khalid@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful.
Montoxic Jozy
jmontoxic52@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cauliflower was roasted to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish.
Brenda Jones-Lewis
brenda.j43@yahoo.comThis was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. The leftovers were even better the next day.
Raka
raka@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this dish changed my mind. The roasting process brought out the cauliflower's natural sweetness, and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Bella Song
b-s39@hotmail.comThis pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The roasted cauliflower added a unique and nutty flavor that complemented the creamy sauce perfectly. I also loved the addition of the toasted breadcrumbs, which gave the dish a nice crunchy texture.