Author Notes
Broccoli is great with pasta, so why not cauliflower? this is a dish I've been eating a lot of lately as the cauliflower has been beautiful. —sweet enough
Ingredients
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1
large head cauliflower, florets removed and cut into bite size pieces
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3
cloves garlic, smashed and cut in half
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1/3 cup
olive oil
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1/2 cup
lightly toasted bread crumbs (optional)
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1/3 cup
lightly toasted pine nuts
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2 teaspoons
red pepper flakes
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fresh parmesan cheese for grating (about 1/3 of a cup)
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1 pound
dry spaghetti
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salt and pepper
Directions
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Fill a large pot with water, salt well, and bring to a boil.
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In the meantime, place the olive oil, garlic, pepper flakes and cauliflower and a large saute pan over medium high heat. Cook for a few minutes, making sure the garlic does not burn. Salt and pepper the cauliflower to taste, lower the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes. The cauliflower should start to brown and soften. add the pine nuts and remove from heat.
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When the pasta water comes to a full boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Drain pasta and put it directly in the cauliflower pan. Toss gently and place in a warm serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with the bread crumbs and cheese.
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