MARK BITTMAN'S PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER
A quick and simple recipe printed in "The New York Times" (Feb. 6, 2009). "There are many possible variations. For the cauliflower, you can substitute broccoli, rape or even kale or collards. When you're simmering the garlic, you can add anchovies, capers, pine nuts or dried red pepper flakes -- some or all of them. You can toss crumbled cooked sausage meat or chopped shrimp into the garlic mixture along with the bread crumbs. Or you can garnish with chopped parsley, basil or grated Parmesan."
Provided by blucoat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the cauliflower, and divide it into florets. Add about a tablespoon of salt to the water, and boil the cauliflower in it until it is tender but not mushy. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove the cauliflower and set it aside. When it is cool enough to handle, chop it roughly into small pieces.
- Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat, saute garlic in olive oil, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden. Start cooking pasta in same pot and same water as was used for the cauliflower.
- When the garlic is ready, add the cauliflower and bread crumbs to skillet, and turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally. When pasta is just about done -- it should be two or three minutes short of the way you like it -- drain it, reserving about a cup of cooking liquid.
- Add pasta to skillet containing the cauliflower, and toss with a large spoon until they are well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with just enough pasta water to keep the mixture moist but not soupy. When the mixture is hot and the pasta is tender and nicely glazed, serve.
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[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and it tasted pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
Fawzy Hamada
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I don't think I'll be making it again.
Floyd Ngobeni
[email protected]The cauliflower was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if it had been cooked for a little longer.
John Strang
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and salt.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this pasta dish was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower added a nice texture. I would definitely make this again.
Abubakar Yusuf Garba
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Semaya Phoenix
[email protected]I love how this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Vasilis Papagiannopoulos
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Vishal sah Jaishwal
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and it tasted pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
talking tom3
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I don't think I'll be making it again.
Stephen Brown
[email protected]The cauliflower was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if it had been cooked for a little longer.
Mamake Kylan
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
SAif Afnan NAdim
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cauliflower was surprisingly tasty and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bitcoin Lord
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Armish moiz
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I always add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.
Ronaldo Hajong
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower added a nice texture and flavor, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I also liked that it was a healthier alternative to traditional pasta dishes.