Description
This Cauliflower Pasta recipe combines tender roasted cauliflower with flavorful seasoned breadcrumbs and pasta, all tossed in a zesty lemon and caper-infused sauce. A delightful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Roasted Cauliflower:
- 1 recipe Roasted Cauliflower
Seasoned Bread Crumbs:
- 1 recipe Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Main Dish:
- 8 ounces campanelle pasta, or other short pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese or Vegan Parmesan
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Roast the cauliflower: Prepare the cauliflower according to the Roasted Cauliflower recipe, omitting the lemon zest, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Make seasoned breadcrumbs: Follow the Seasoned Bread Crumbs recipe.
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1¼ cups of pasta water before draining.
- Combine ingredients: In the pot with the pasta, mix in olive oil, capers, garlic, and roasted cauliflower. Add half of the reserved pasta water. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and cheese. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Final touches: Mix in parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with breadcrumbs and lemon zest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
