PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER, SPICY TOMATO SAUCE AND CAPERS
This dish is made with perciatelli, hollow long noodles that also go by the name bucatini. Their texture is robust, supporting a robust sauce like this one. Because the noodles are hollow, they cook much more quickly than spaghetti, so keep your eye on them so they don't get too soft. If you can't find perciatelli, spaghetti makes a fine substitute.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you core the cauliflower and break it into florets. Add a generous amount of salt to the water and blanch the cauliflower for 5 minutes, or until tender. Use a skimmer or strainer to scoop the cauliflower from the water and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and chop the florets into small pieces. Keep the water at a simmer.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the garlic and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the puréed tomatoes, a pinch of sugar, and salt to taste. Add the capers and cauliflower and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Bring the water in the pot back to a boil and add the perciatelli. Cook al dente, usually about 7 or 8 minutes. Add about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the pan with the cauliflower and stir. Drain the pasta and add to the pan, along with the parsley and the pecorino. Stir together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 477, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 659 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Hunain Mughal
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ashik Sheikh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I thought this dish was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly.
Faisal Sober
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who enjoys spicy food.
MD Ashik Howlader
[email protected]I would recommend adding some fresh basil or oregano to the dish for an extra pop of flavor.
Kamran.waqar Bhatti
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again. Thanks for sharing!
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[email protected]The capers were a nice touch, but I think I would have preferred olives instead.
Naveed Bro
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using cauliflower in a pasta dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cauliflower added a nice texture and flavor to the dish.
Amos Dorian
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of cauliflower and spicy tomato sauce.
Thomas Opoku
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked al dente. I highly recommend this recipe!
Dilep Das
[email protected]The capers added a nice briny touch that balanced out the spiciness of the tomato sauce. I also appreciated the addition of cauliflower, which gave the dish a nice texture.
Manila Manandhar
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of cauliflower and spicy tomato sauce was unique and flavorful.