Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
kosher salt |
12 ounces whole-wheat penne |
1/2 head cauliflower |
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
3 tablespoons golden raisins |
1 clove garlic, finely chopped |
pinch of red pepper flakes |
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
2. Meanwhile, trim the thick stems off the cauliflower and coarsely grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater (it's fine if some small florets remain whole). Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower, raisins, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
3. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, parsley, dill, lemon juice, cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Add more cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve with more grated cheese.
4. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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