PASTA WITH BACON AND CAULIFLOWER
Two of my favorite foods mixed with pasta? You bet! It's gotta be wonderful! Very quick and easy and with a couple tweaks can be even easier! Recipe & photo: Realsimple.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool; then break into pieces.
- 3. Add the sage to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
- 4. Add the cauliflower, 1/4 cup water, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, tossing frequently, until golden and tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- 5. Add the reserved cooking water and 1/2 cup of the cheese to the pasta and toss until creamy. Add the cauliflower, sage, and bacon, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese before serving.
- 6. NOTE: If you're pinched for time, you may use a jar of real bacon bits and 2 (10 oz.) packages of frozen cauliflower, thawed. One to two tablespoons dried sage may be substituted for 1/3 cup fresh sage.
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DIAMOND KARKI
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lala Javed
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon and cauliflower. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was simple but delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Riaz wafa
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. The cauliflower is roasted until it's slightly caramelized, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. My kids love this dish, and they don't even realize that they're eating cauliflower.
Amber Maas
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower was roasted until it was slightly caramelized, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to people who are looking for a new way to e
FAROOQ GHOURi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some roasted cauliflower in the fridge, and I decided to make this pasta dish. It was a great way to use up the leftovers, and it was also a delicious meal.
Roy Blount
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. The cauliflower is roasted until it's slightly caramelized, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. My kids love this dish, and they don't even realize that they're eating cauliflower.
nishusingh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Charli iii
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon and cauliflower. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was simple but delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jessica Ogwuche
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of bacon, cauliflower, and pasta. I will definitely be making this again.
Stephanie Sanchez Del Rio
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. The cauliflower is roasted until it's slightly caramelized, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. My kids love this dish, and they don't even realize that they're eating cauliflower.
Neil Popowitz
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cauliflower was roasted until it was slightly caramelized, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to people who are looking for a new way to e
Uswa Butt
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some roasted cauliflower in the fridge, and I decided to make this pasta dish. It was a great way to use up the leftovers, and it was also a delicious meal.
Berthesha Beli
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish without the bacon. It was still delicious! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Yohn Siaway
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower is roasted until it's slightly caramelized, and the bacon adds a smoky flavor that kids love. My kids always ask for seconds.
Robert Karuga
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that this dish is both delicious and healthy.
Dawn MacKay
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of bacon, cauliflower, and pasta. I will definitely be making this again.
Dipendra Thapa
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover bacon and cauliflower. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was simple but delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kelly Fageroos
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gemma Valero
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The bacon added a smoky flavor, and the cauliflower was a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.