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Rigatoni with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower and Pecorino (Mario Batali) Recipe

Rigatoni with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower and Pecorino (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 mint leaves
1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper
1 5 - inch head of cauliflower , about 1 to 1-1/4 lb
1 lb rigatoni pasta, preferably italian
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup

Directions:

Bring 6 quarts water to boil in a large spaghetti pot and add 2 tablespoons salt.
In a 14- to 18-inch saute pan, heat oil until just smoking and add onion, mint and red pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove leaves and base core from cauliflower and chop into 1/4-inch pieces. Break the florets away from the central core and size them similarly. Cut the core into 1/4-inch coins and throw all the pieces into the saute pan with the onions. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring regularly for about 12 to 15 minutes, until cauliflower is softened and light brown but not mushy.
Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes, and drain in colander. Toss hot pasta into pan with cauliflower and add grated cheese, black pepper and parsley. Toss to coat and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	320.23 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.04g	31%
Cholesterol	11.99mg	4%
Sodium	324.55mg	14%
Potassium	513.73mg	11%
Total Carbs	48.13g	16%
Sugars	5.15g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.55g	26%
Protein	13.14g	26%
Vitamin C	71.8mg	120%
Iron	28.7mg	159%
Calcium	173.1mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.9 Kcal (427 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.38g	31%
Cholesterol	3.82mg	4%
Sodium	103.28mg	14%
Potassium	163.48mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.32g	16%
Sugars	1.64g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	26%
Protein	4.18g	26%
Vitamin C	22.8mg	120%
Iron	9.1mg	159%
Calcium	55.1mg	17%

* 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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