ORECCHIETTE WITH CAULIFLOWER IL MELOGRANO

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Orecchiette with Cauliflower Il Melograno image

Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head green cauliflower (sometimes called broccoflower, about 2 1/2 pounds) or 1/2 large head cauliflower and 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into 1/2-inch flowerets, stems reserved for another use
3/4 pound dried orecchiette
5 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 pound bacon (about 4 slices), chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for cauliflower (or cauliflower mixture) and pasta.
  • In a 12-inch deep heavy skillet heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook bread crumbs, stirring, until golden. Transfer bread crumbs to a bowl and wipe skillet clean with paper towel. In skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
  • While bacon is cooking, add vegetables to boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain and keep water at a boil.
  • Add vegetables, garlic, and salt to taste to bacon and sauté until cauliflower is pale golden, about 3 minutes. Keep mixture warm.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain well in colander. Add pasta, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste to cauliflower mixture and toss until combined well.
  • Sprinkle pasta with bread crumbs and serve with Parmesan.

King Sebastian The Lion Maxwell
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Nilantha Amarasinha
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This dish was delicious! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Neema Mikidadi
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked al dente. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sammi Bushie
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gufran Husain
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Cynthia Etungha Godwin Abang
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This dish was delicious! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Eyad Mohamed azim
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked al dente. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Fadi Goraya
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sampada Khadka
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


SHO AIB
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This recipe is a winner! The cauliflower and orecchiette were both cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Brian Hollingsworth
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This was a great dish! The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the orecchiette was cooked al dente. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Deandrae R Smith
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and the orecchiette is cooked just right. The sauce is also very flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shafi Ur Rahman Saeed
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The cauliflower and orecchiette were both cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tanim Ali
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the orecchiette was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nawaz Jutt
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This orecchiette with cauliflower dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The cauliflower had a lovely roasted flavor, while the orecchiette was perfectly cooked and al dente. The sauce brought every