Best 9 Parmigiano Rigatoni With Caulflower Recipes

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Parmigiano rigatoni with cauliflower is a delicious and creamy pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the salty parmigiano cheese, the tender cauliflower, and the hearty rigatoni pasta makes for a satisfying and flavorful dish. This recipe is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RIGATONI AND CAULIFLOWER AL FORNO



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Cauliflower is perhaps the least appreciated member of the large family of cruciferous vegetables, no doubt due to memories of encountering it boiled, flabby and timidly seasoned, if seasoned at all. When cooked properly, it is a delight. Cauliflower can stand up to rather bold seasoning, in fact. In this recipe, it gets garlic, sage, red pepper and capers. And it is browned in olive oil, which further enhances the flavor. If you want a terrific side vegetable, just serve the sautéed cauliflower and skip the rigatoni. But combining the cauliflower with large-format pasta, pecorino cheese and bread crumbs, then baking it until crisply golden, makes for a splendid meal.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound rigatoni or other large pasta shape
1 medium cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
3 tablespoons roughly chopped sage, plus a few sage leaves left whole
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
6 ounces coarsely grated fontina or mozzarella
2 ounces finely grated Romano cheese or other hard pecorino
1/2 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the rigatoni in well-salted water according to package directions, but drain while still quite al dente. (If directions call for 12 minutes cooking, cook for 10 instead.) Rinse pasta with cool water, then drain again and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut cauliflower in half from top to bottom. Cut out tough core and stem any extraneous leaves. Lay cauliflower flat side down and cut crosswise into rough 1/4-inch slices. Break into smaller pieces.
  • Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat. Add cauliflower slices, along with any crumbly pieces, in one layer. (Work in batches if necessary.) Let cauliflower brown and caramelize for about 2 minutes, then turn pieces over to brown the other side. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork. It's fine if some pieces don't brown evenly. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped sage, sage leaves and lemon zest and stir to coat.
  • Put cooked cauliflower mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rigatoni and fontina and toss. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish. Top with Romano cheese, then with bread crumbs and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. (Dish may be completed to this point up to several hours in advance and kept at room temperature, covered.)
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until top is crisp and golden. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 521, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 575 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

PARMIGIANO RIGATONI WITH CAULFLOWER



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt ad freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound rigatoni
1 head cauliflower cut into 1 inch florets
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 ounces sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 inch wide ribbons

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a meduin skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over very low heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add cream and simmer until thickened slightly, 2 minutes, Season garlic cream with sal7t and pepper 2. Cook rigatoni until al dente; about 6 minutes before rigatoni is done, add the cauliflower florets to the pot. Drain reserving 1 cup of pasta water. 3. Return regatoni and cauliflower to the pot. Add the garlic cream, the prosciutto, parm, and 2 tablespoons pasta water. toss until pasta is cooked - 2 to 5 minutes.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER RIGATONI PASTA



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Rigatoni pasta in a creamy cauliflower sauce served with crisp, golden garlic breadcrumbs is an easy, delicious vegetarian dinner recipe.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

500 g (1lb) cauliflower (chopped )
1 onion (finely chopped)
4 garlic cloves (crushed )
1 tsp dried thyme
pinch chilli flakes
1 cup stock/water
1 cup cream
salt and pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 cups grated ciabatta bread (or use any fresh breadcrumbs of your choice )
salt and pepper
500 g (1lb) rigatoni pasta
parmesan
fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large, deep pan or skillet, add a few teaspoons of olive oil then add the onion.
  • Sauté until soft and translucent then add the garlic, thyme and chilli flakes. Cook for another minute then add the chopped cauliflower.
  • Sauté until the cauliflower starts to soften then pour in the stock or water.
  • Season with salt and pepper then reduce the heat and partially cover with a lid. Allow the cauliflower to cook until completely soft.
  • Pour in the cream, allow to simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • In a frying pan set over medium high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the garlic and breadcrumbs then cook, tossing regularly, until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden.
  • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  • Once boiling, add the rigatoni and cook for 9-11 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Reserve 1 cup of cooking water then drain.
  • Toss the pasta with the cauliflower sauce and add a splash of the cooking water, if necessary.
  • Serve the creamy cauliflower rigatoni in bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 kcal, Carbohydrate 106 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PARMIGIANO-CRUSTED RIGATONI W/CAULIFLOWER & BACON



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Melissa Rubel from Food & Wine Magazine, uses a few shortcuts to make her creamy baked pasta. She starts by boiling the cauliflower and rigatoni together in one pot. Then, for a quick and supercrispy topping, she sprinkles the dish with Parmiagiano-panko crumbs, and broils it. The topping browns perfectly in only two minutes. F&W Magazine, 02/2008 - From World's Best Pastas.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
2 (1 3/4 lb) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 ounces cooked crispy bacon (don't make the bacon pieces too small)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Add the garlic & crushed red pepper, if using, and cook over moderate heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cream and simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes; season with salt and frshly ground black pepper.
  • Cook the rigatoni until al dente; about 6 minutes before the rigatoni is done, add the cauliflower florets to the pot.
  • Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the panko with the Parmigiano cheese and the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Return the rigatoni and cauliflower to the pot.
  • Add the garlic cream, the crispy bacon and the reserved pasta water and toss until the pasta is coated.
  • Scrape the pasta into a large shallow baking dish and sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the top.
  • Broil for about 2 minutes, rotating constantly, until the topping is evenly browned.
  • Serve hot with a cherry-rich red blend: 2005 Capezzana Barco Reale.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 984.1, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 175, Sodium 704.4, Carbohydrate 102.5, Fiber 12, Sugar 11, Protein 30.9

RIGATONI AND CAULIFLOWER AL FORNO



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Make and share this Rigatoni and Cauliflower Al Forno recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     European

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 medium cauliflower, about 1-1/2 pounds
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided (extra-virgin)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
3 tablespoons sage, roughly chopped plus a few sage leaves left whole
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
6 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely grated (can substitute mozzarella)
2 ounces romano cheese, finely grated (or other hard pecorino)
1/2 breadcrumbs, coarse and dry
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut cauliflower in half from top to bottom. Cut out tough core and stem any extraneous leaves. Lay cauliflower flat side down and cut crosswise into rough 1/4-inch slices. Break into smaller pieces.
  • Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat. Add cauliflower slices, along with any crumbly pieces, in one layer. (Work in batches if necessary.) Let cauliflower brown and caramelize for about 2 minutes, then turn pieces over to brown the other side. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork. It's fine if some pieces don't brown evenly. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped sage, sage leaves and lemon zest and stir to coat.
  • Put cooked cauliflower mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rigatoni and fontina and toss. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish. Top with Romano cheese, then with bread crumbs and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. (Dish may be completed to this point up to several hours in advance and kept at room temperature, covered.).
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, until top is crisp and golden. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.4, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 429.9, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 23.2

RIGATONI WITH CAULIFLOWER, SAFFRON, AND RAISINS



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This vegetarian pasta dish is popular in Sicily and southern Italy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup golden raisins
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
7 anchovy fillets, minced
3 tablespoons capers (optional)
2 pinches saffron threads
1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat, or white wine
1 medium head cauliflower, rinsed and trimmed to 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound dried rigatoni
10 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Cover raisins with warm water in a bowl. Cook garlic and oil in a skillet over medium-low heat until garlic begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add pepper flakes, anchovies, capers, saffron, and stock. Stir, cook until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and raisins; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, until cauliflower is tender. Uncover; let liquid reduce slightly over high heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain; toss into warm cauliflower mixture. Just before serving, tear basil leaves, and toss into pasta along with pine nuts.

PARMIGIANO CRUSTED RIGATONI WITH CAULIFLOWER



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This is a good dish to sneak some veggies into those who usually wouldn't eat them.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 9

- 3 1/2 t. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 lb. rigatoni
- one 1 3/4 lb. head of cauliflower, cut into 1 inch florets
- 1 cup panko (japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 3 oz. sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 inch wide ribbons

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. IN medium skillet, heat 1 T. of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add cream and simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Season the garlic cream with salt and pepper. Cook rigatoni until al dente; about 6 minutes before the rigatoni is done, add cauliflower florets to pot. Drain, reserving 2 T. of the pasta cooking water. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss panko with Parmigiano and remaining 2 1/2 T. olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Return rigatoni and cauliflower to pot. Add garlic cream, the prosciutto and the reserved pasta water and toss until pasta is coated. Scrape pasta into large shallow baking dish and sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the top. Broil for about 2 minutes, rotating constantly until topping is evenly browned. Serve hot.

RIGATONI WITH CAULIFLOWER AND TOMATO SAUCE



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To vary this flavorful dish, serve the sauce over another kind of pasta or brown rice.

Yield serves 8, 2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces dried rigatoni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 20-ounce package frozen cauliflower florets (4 cups)
1 cup coarsely snipped fresh parsley (Italian, or flat-leaf, preferred)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil (about 2/3 ounce before removing stems)
2 to 3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 12 to 18 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
32 ounces marinara sauce (lowest sodium available)
2 cups water
1/4 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Pepper to taste
3 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Stir in the cauliflower, parsley, onion, basil, and garlic. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables release some liquids, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, covered. Cook at a medium boil for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour the pasta into a large bowl. Spoon half the sauce over the pasta. Using two spoons, toss to coat. Spoon the remaining sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 388
  • Total Fat: 7.5g
  • Saturated: 1.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 3.5g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 472mg
  • Carbohydrates: 64g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Sugars: 13g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 4 Starch
  • 1 Vegetable
  • 1 Fat

RIGATONI AND CAULIFLOWER AL FORNO RECIPE - (3.4/5)



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Provided by á-49759

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound rigatoni or other large pasta shape
1 medium cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
3 tablespoons roughly chopped sage, plus a few sage leaves left whole
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
6 ounces coarsely grated fontina or mozzarella
2 ounces finely grated Romano cheese or other hard pecorino
1/2 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the rigatoni in well-salted water according to package directions, but drain while still quite al dente. (If directions call for 12 minutes cooking, cook for 10 instead.) Rinse pasta with cool water, then drain again and set aside. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut cauliflower in half from top to bottom. Cut out tough core and stem any extraneous leaves. Lay cauliflower flat side down and cut crosswise into rough 1/4-inch slices. Break into smaller pieces. Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat. Add cauliflower slices, along with any crumbly pieces, in one layer. (Work in batches if necessary.) Let cauliflower brown and caramelize for about 2 minutes, then turn pieces over to brown the other side. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork. It's fine if some pieces don't brown evenly. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped sage, sage leaves and lemon zest and stir to coat. Put cooked cauliflower mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rigatoni and fontina and toss. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish. Top with Romano cheese, then with bread crumbs and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. (Dish may be completed to this point up to several hours in advance and kept at room temperature, covered.) Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until top is crisp and golden. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to chop the cauliflower. Make sure to chop it finely so that it cooks evenly.
  • If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can use whole milk instead. However, the sauce may not be as thick and creamy.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon. You can also use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta. Penne, shells, or rotini would all work well in this recipe.
  • Garnish the finished dish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This parmigiano rigatoni with cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower is hidden in the sauce, so they won't even know they're eating it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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