Name: Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower head (2 lb / 900 g); 12 ounces pasta (any shape works, we used spaghetti); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (+ 1 tablespoon for roasting the cauliflower); ¼ cup walnuts (roughly chopped); 3 cloves garlic (grated or pressed); ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste); 2 handfuls flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped); ¼ cup grated parmesan; 1 medium lemon (juice and zest to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Description

This delicious pasta dish features roasted cauliflower, garlic oil, and walnuts, creating a flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium cauliflower head (2 lb / 900 g)
12 ounces pasta (any shape works, we used spaghetti)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (+ 1 tablespoon for roasting the cauliflower)
¼ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
3 cloves garlic (grated or pressed)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
2 handfuls flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
¼ cup grated parmesan
1 medium lemon (juice and zest to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

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Instructions

Roast the Cauliflower: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the cauliflower head into small, bite-size pieces. Spread on a baking sheet, season with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt. Roast for 30 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
Make the Garlic Oil: While the cauliflower cooks, heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a large pan on low to medium-low heat. Add the chopped walnuts, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes for 60 seconds, stirring, until fragrant (do not let it brown). Stir in the chopped parsley and a pinch of salt.
Add the Cauliflower: Carefully add the roasted cauliflower to the pan. Gently stir over medium heat. It’s okay if some pieces break apart; this helps to make the sauce creamy.
Cook the Pasta & Combine: Boil the pasta in well-salted water until tender. Save a little pasta water, then drain. Add the pasta to the pan along with the juice of the lemon and a splash of pasta water. Stir until everything looks shiny and coated. Stir in the grated parmesan and lemon zest. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This dish is best served warm.
You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Bake, Sauté
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 10mg