Orecchiette with Cauliflower Il Melograno Recipe

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Orecchiette with Cauliflower Il Melograno
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Directions:

  1. In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for cauliflower (or cauliflower mixture) and pasta.
  2. In a 12-inch deep heavy skillet heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook bread crumbs, stirring, until golden. Transfer bread crumbs to a bowl and wipe skillet clean with paper towel. In skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
  3. While bacon is cooking, add vegetables to boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain and keep water at a boil.
  4. Add vegetables, garlic, and salt to taste to bacon and sauté until cauliflower is pale golden, about 3 minutes. Keep mixture warm.
  5. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain well in colander. Add pasta, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste to cauliflower mixture and toss until combined well.
  6. Sprinkle pasta with bread crumbs and serve with Parmesan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 717.36 Kcal (3003 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.32g 50%
Cholesterol 21.03mg 7%
Sodium 387.85mg 16%
Potassium 947.41mg 20%
Total Carbs 86.08g 29%
Sugars 12.15g 49%
Dietary Fiber 12.84g 51%
Protein 23.94g 48%
Vitamin C 249.9mg 416%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 135.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.08 Kcal (691 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.44g 50%
Cholesterol 4.84mg 7%
Sodium 89.25mg 16%
Potassium 218.02mg 20%
Total Carbs 19.81g 29%
Sugars 2.8g 49%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 51%
Protein 5.51g 48%
Vitamin C 57.5mg 416%
Iron 1.3mg 30%
Calcium 31.3mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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