CAULIFLOWER WITH SAFFRON AND PASTA
Steps:
- Steam the cauliflower florets and core over boiling water for about 3 minutes. Taste a piece. It should be on the verge of tenderness and not quite fully cooked. Set it aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Vegetable Literacy, by Deborah Madison Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saffron and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 6 minutes or so. The steam will activate the saffron so that it stains and flavors the onion. Add the garlic, pepper flakes, and a few pinches of the parsley, give them a stir, and then add the cauliflower. Toss the cauliflower to coat it with the seasonings, add 1/2 cup water, and cook over medium heat until the cauliflower is tender, just a few minutes. Season with salt, toss with half of the remaining parsley, and keep warm. While the cauliflower is cooking, cook the pasta in the boiling water seasoned with salt until al dente. Drain, transfer to a warmed bowl, and toss with a few tablespoons of oil and the remaining parsley. Taste for salt, then spoon the cauliflower over the pasta, wiggle some of it into the pasta crevices, grate the cheese on top, and serve. With Shrimp: When wild Gulf shrimp are in season, take advantage of their sweet goodness. Peel 1 pound shrimp, then sauté them over high heat in olive oil until pink and firm, after 5 minutes or so. Toss them with chopped garlic and parsley and divide them among the individual pasta plates or heap them over the top of the communal dish. Omit the cheese.
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Anjan roka
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I highly recommend it!
Mark Mangoelove
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The saffron gives it a warm and earthy flavor, while the cauliflower and pasta provide a nice balance of textures. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that I'll definitely be making again.
Sujata Hemram
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower is disguised in the sauce, and the pasta makes it a fun and easy meal for kids to eat.
Maxwell Fosu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The cauliflower is roasted until it's slightly caramelized, and it's tossed with a flavorful saffron sauce. It's a delicious and satisfying dis
Faisal Hossain Raiyan
[email protected]This recipe is very versatile. I was able to use different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheese, and it still turned out delicious. It's a great way to use up whatever you have on hand.
Kiren Bhatti
[email protected]I love the vibrant color of this dish. The saffron gives it a beautiful golden hue, and the cauliflower adds a nice pop of white. It's a very visually appealing dish.
Ganiyu Malik
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some leftover from a previous recipe, and I was able to use it to make this delicious pasta dish.
alex atamba
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The saffron and pasta helped to balance out the flavor of the cauliflower, and the overall dish was very flavorful.
Md aktarujjaman Shawon
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.
c John
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using cauliflower in a pasta dish, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cauliflower added a nice texture and flavor to the dish, and it was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Fakhre Alam
[email protected]I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes, and it was a hit with my family. The leftovers were even better the next day!
Sue Mowla
[email protected]This dish was a delightful surprise! The cauliflower and saffron complemented each other perfectly, and the pasta was cooked to al dente perfection. I will definitely be making this again!