Cauliflower Cheddar Pasta
Cauliflower is a healthy vegetable that offers a significant source of nutrients that your body needs. Both low in calorie and high in fiber, this vegetable makes a great addition to any pasta dish.
Set oven to 400°F.
Break or chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Toss with oil, 1 tsp. salt, and roast in the oven on a sheet pan for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven and place on a pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir and break up tomatoes until most of the liquid has cooked out, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Drop uncooked pasta into a large saucepan and fill with enough cold water to cover the noodles by 1-inch. Stir in remaining salt and place over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked al dente.
Transfer the cooked pasta into the skillet with the cauliflower mixture, saving the pasta water to put 1/4 cup of the water into the skillet. Stir all together and then add in the cheeses until melted. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley as desired.
Notes: When plating, you can mix the sauce with the pasta and cauliflower altogether and top with Parmesan cheese. Or, you can serve the pasta and top with sauce and add cauliflower to the pasta. Add a protein such as chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Servings 4
Ingredients
Directions
Set oven to 400°F.
Break or chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Toss with oil, 1 tsp. salt, and roast in the oven on a sheet pan for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven and place on a pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir and break up tomatoes until most of the liquid has cooked out, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Drop uncooked pasta into a large saucepan and fill with enough cold water to cover the noodles by 1-inch. Stir in remaining salt and place over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked al dente.
Transfer the cooked pasta into the skillet with the cauliflower mixture, saving the pasta water to put 1/4 cup of the water into the skillet. Stir all together and then add in the cheeses until melted. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley as desired.
Notes: When plating, you can mix the sauce with the pasta and cauliflower altogether and top with Parmesan cheese. Or, you can serve the pasta and top with sauce and add cauliflower to the pasta. Add a protein such as chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
