SPAGHETTI WITH CAULIFLOWER, GREEN OLIVES, AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Herb     Nut     Olive     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Almond     Cauliflower     Parsley     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups pitted brine-cured green olives (plain or stuffed)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (2 1/2-pound) head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch-wide florets (8 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Scant 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
3/4 pound dried spaghetti or linguine
1 ounce finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup) plus additional for serving
3/4 cup whole almonds with skin (3 3/4 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Pulse olives and parsley in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cauliflower with salt, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water and boil 1 minute. Add olive mixture and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water. Drain in a colander and return to pot.
  • Add cauliflower mixture and toss well, then add cheese and toss again. If pasta is dry, moisten with some reserved cooking water.
  • Sprinkle pasta with almonds and serve immediately, with additional cheese on the side.

Md Sajol Islam
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammad Khalid
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Noorani Media
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different vegetables.


Sajim Ahmed
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This dish is also great served cold, as a salad.


Saba Hashmi
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I added some red pepper flakes to this dish for a little extra spice.


Tanzim Turjo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.


Md. Miraj Sharif
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Odera Peter Ezenwafor
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Vilayat Ali Khan
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The green olives and almonds add a nice salty and crunchy texture to this dish.


Tony Ssemujju
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I love the roasted cauliflower in this dish. It adds a nice smoky flavor.


Oski Siel
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ruth Koroma
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Arabi kolade Favour
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The cauliflower is a great way to add vegetables to your diet and the green olives and almonds add a nice touch of flavor.


Aadithya Wickramasinghe
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower was a great substitute for pasta and the green olives and almonds added a lot of flavor.


Ivwananji Namumba
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Priscilla M Mora
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the green olives and almonds added a nice touch.


Genet haileysus
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This spaghetti dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower added a nice texture and the green olives and almonds gave it a unique flavor.