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

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:

  • 1. 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.

Arefin Joshar
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5 stars!


Nisar Shoro
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too heavy.


Adogaibe Peter
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Mohamed Amiid
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I'm allergic to cauliflower. Can I substitute another vegetable?


Ethio Rocks
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I had some trouble getting the parmesan crust to stick to the rigatoni. I think I might have used too much butter.


Sumen Zahra
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less red pepper flakes.


Sameerr Same
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I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The roasted garlic and red pepper flakes really helped to bring out the flavor of the cauliflower. I would definitely make this dish again.


Vincent Prosser-Ficarra
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I especially liked the crispy parmesan crust on the rigatoni. I would definitely make this dish again.


LadyRosy
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the crispy parmesan crust on the rigatoni, and I appreciated the fact that the recipe was relatively healthy, thanks to the inclusion of cauliflower. The roasted garlic and r


Emmanuella Ampofowaa Agyekum
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This parmigiana crusted rigatoni with cauliflower was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was just perfect. The crispy parmesan crust on the rigatoni added a satisfying crunch, while the cauliflower provided a soft and creamy