Roasted cauliflower with Parmesan and pancetta is a hearty and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with fresh cauliflower florets that are roasted in the oven until tender and slightly caramelized. It is then topped with a mixture of grated Parmesan cheese, crispy pancetta, and fresh herbs. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PANCETTA, OLIVES AND CRISP PARMESAN
Studded with salty olives, pancetta and Parmesan that gets golden and crisp at the edges, this is roasted cauliflower at its brightest and most full-flavored. You can serve the caramelized florets either as a vegetable-based main dish or a hearty side to roasted meats or fish, or big bowls of pasta. The recipe calls for using a package of finely diced pancetta that practically melts into the sauce. But if you prefer a chunkier texture, you can dice it yourself into 1/2-inch cubes, and add them with the cauliflower. Or, to make this vegetarian, just leave the pancetta out.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 main-dish servings or 4 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated. Roast for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olives, garlic, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt. Drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking well.
- After the cauliflower has roasted for 15 minutes, add pancetta and cumin seeds to pan and gently mix to combine. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, until cauliflower is tender, the pancetta rendered, and cheese is golden brown and crunchy.
- Spoon olive dressing all over roasted cauliflower while still hot and toss to combine. Taste, and add more salt, red-pepper flakes or lemon juice, if needed. Scatter parsley over the top before serving.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN & PANCETTA
Courtesy of Giada DeLaurentiis. The addition of red pepper flakes gives this cauliflower a bite. If you don't like spicy eliminate the red pepper flakes and you still have an amazing side dish.
Provided by StreetChef
Categories Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish and let cool, about 5 minutes.
- In a small skillet over medium high heat, brown the pancetta. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until combined.
- Continue stirring and cook for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
- Take off the heat and slowly add the milk, stirring continuously until the milk has incorporated and there are no lumps.
- Put back on low heat, add garlic clove and red pepper flakes and stir the sauce over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Add the parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg and the reserved pancetta. Stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower to cover.
- Top with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs.
- Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cauliflower is cooked, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and cut the head into florets, discarding the stems. Place the florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing once, until the cauliflower is tender and starts to brown. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and Gruyere and bake for 1 to 2 more minutes, just until the cheese melts. Season to taste and serve hot or warm.
PAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC, PARSLEY AND ROSEMARY
Nearly any vegetable tastes good browned in olive oil and showered with garlic, parsley and rosemary, but cauliflower is an especially good candidate for this technique. The inherent sweetness of cauliflower begs for a hit of lemon and hot pepper too. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut each cauliflower in quarters and remove the core. Cut quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Chop down wider slices so all are approximately the same jagged size.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add cauliflower and toss to coat using a metal spatula or flat wooden spoon. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Keeping heat brisk, repeatedly turn the cauliflower, letting the slices brown as they cook. Adjust heat as necessary to keep them sizzling nicely but not scorching. Continue to stir and flip the cauliflower until it is tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add crushed red pepper, garlic, rosemary, parsley and lemon zest. Stir well to coat and cook 1 minute more. Check seasoning, then transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with almonds and fresno chile, if using, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 136, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
This perfectly roasted cauliflower tossed with olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese will become your quick and easy keto side dish.
Provided by Fioa
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Roasted
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 777.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN AND PANCETTA/BACON
This is a real KEEPER. Everyone has said "Delicious" and wants the receipe. Followed up on a Foodnetwork show with Giada De Laurentiis. I have made it many times and it never fails.
Provided by sunshine0902
Categories Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350*.
- Steam cauliflower; OR bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes. Transfer the caulflower to a buttered 9x13" baking dish and let cool, about 5 minutes.
- In a small skillet over medium high, brown the pancetta/bacon. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet. melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until combined. Continue stirring for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly add the milk, stirring continuously until the milk has incporported and there are no lumps. Add the garlic clove and red pepper flakes and stir the sauce over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Add the Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg and the reserved pancetta/bacon. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower to cover. Top with a sprinkling of bread crumbs.
- Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cauliflower is cooked, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 765.5, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 17.8
PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, olive oil, italian breadcrumb, garlic powder, salt, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
- In a bowl or ziploc bag, add the cauliflower florets and olive oil and stir until fully combined.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Stir until fully coated.
- Spread the cauliflower on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 10.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 6 grams
PASTA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN
Cauliflower and whole garlic cloves roasted with Parmesan and bread crumbs make this a healthier than most comfort food.
Provided by Rosemary Felle
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Main Dishes Pasta
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss cauliflower with garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven, tossing at least twice, until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and add cauliflower and butter. Stir in cooking water, a little at a time, until desired creaminess is reached. Add lemon juice and bread crumb mixture, toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 332.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN-PANKO CRUMBLE
A make-ahead Parmesan and panko crumble adds an addictive savory crunch to this large-format holiday side.
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories Cauliflower Breadcrumbs Parmesan Cheddar Butter Garlic Thyme Shallot Parsley Lemon Thanksgiving Side Entertaining Dinner
Yield 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Toss panko, Parmesan, cheddar, and 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium bowl until combined. Sprinkle evenly onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake on lower rack until cheese is melted and bubbling and panko is deep golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool. Crumble into small pieces; set aside until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, cut cauliflower into 1/2"-thick steaks (it's okay if the outside ends break apart).
- Whisk garlic, thyme, and remaining 1 cup butter in a medium measuring cup.
- Toss half of cauliflower, half of shallots, 1/2 cup butter mixture, 4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until coated. Repeat with remaining cauliflower, shallots, 1/2 cup butter mixture, 4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper on another rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing veggies and rotating sheets from top to bottom halfway through, until tender and browned, 45-55 minutes.
- Let cool slightly. Transfer to a platter. Top with reserved crumble and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
- Do Ahead: Uncrumbled panko mixture can be baked 1 day ahead. Wrap baking sheet with plastic and store at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or discoloration.
- Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the florets and give them a slightly crispy texture. Aim for a temperature between 425°F and 450°F.
- Use plenty of olive oil: This will help to prevent the cauliflower from sticking to the pan and will also help to create a golden brown color.
- Season the cauliflower generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other spices and herbs to taste, such as cumin, paprika, or oregano.
- Roast the cauliflower until it is tender-crisp: This usually takes about 20-25 minutes, but the exact time will depend on the size of the florets and how hot your oven is. You can check for doneness by piercing a floret with a fork. It should be tender, but still have a little bit of bite to it.
- Serve the cauliflower immediately: Roasted cauliflower is best served hot and fresh out of the oven. You can garnish it with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Conclusion:
Roasted cauliflower with parmesan and pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower, and it can also be served as a main course with a side of rice or quinoa. The combination of roasted cauliflower, parmesan cheese, and pancetta creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish or a quick and easy main course, roasted cauliflower with parmesan and pancetta is a great option.
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