ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN & PANCETTA

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Courtesy of Giada DeLaurentiis. The addition of red pepper flakes gives this cauliflower a bite. If you don't like spicy eliminate the red pepper flakes and you still have an amazing side dish.

Provided by StreetChef

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, cut into pieces, about 6 cups
4 ounces piece pancetta, diced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 garlic clove, whole
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small skillet over medium high heat, brown the pancetta. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until combined.
  • Continue stirring and cook for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
  • Take off the heat and slowly add the milk, stirring continuously until the milk has incorporated and there are no lumps.
  • Put back on low heat, add garlic clove and red pepper flakes and stir the sauce over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Add the parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg and the reserved pancetta. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the sauce over the cauliflower to cover.
  • Top with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs.
  • Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cauliflower is cooked, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nain Gull
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The roasted cauliflower is delicious and the pancetta adds a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Suzata Rimal
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Sabir Sonu
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Chakrabarty Rony
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


AttaUllah Baioch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The roasted cauliflower is delicious and the pancetta adds a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Javonni Sanchez
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Thuto Mokanyane
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Hassanlakhmir Jamali
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ahhh Choo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The roasted cauliflower is delicious and the pancetta adds a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Shoaib Sagir
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Teck Mine
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Faysal Rafi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


odion Agbudoukhe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The roasted cauliflower is delicious and the pancetta adds a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Merchris Akosim
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Shone Tanyaradzwa Nyamandwe
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Mo Mo
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sarif Rony
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This recipe is a keeper! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy side dish.


Martez Black
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The cauliflower was so flavorful and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bikash Chand
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This was a great recipe! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.