RIGATONI WITH CAULIFLOWER, SAFFRON, AND RAISINS

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This vegetarian pasta dish is popular in Sicily and southern Italy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup golden raisins
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
7 anchovy fillets, minced
3 tablespoons capers (optional)
2 pinches saffron threads
1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat, or white wine
1 medium head cauliflower, rinsed and trimmed to 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound dried rigatoni
10 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Cover raisins with warm water in a bowl. Cook garlic and oil in a skillet over medium-low heat until garlic begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add pepper flakes, anchovies, capers, saffron, and stock. Stir, cook until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and raisins; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, until cauliflower is tender. Uncover; let liquid reduce slightly over high heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain; toss into warm cauliflower mixture. Just before serving, tear basil leaves, and toss into pasta along with pine nuts.

Kamala Jaisi
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Overall, this is a good recipe, but I think it needs a bit more seasoning. I added some garlic and chili flakes and it really improved the flavor.


Al Rouf Islam Rafi
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I found the saffron flavor to be a bit overpowering. Next time I'll use a lighter hand with the spice.


Cristian Padmore
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but the end result is worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Be Honour
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The saffron and raisins gave this dish a gourmet feel. Perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Douglas Ingram
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. My kids loved it!


Jocyliin Chavez
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Not a fan of cauliflower, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were well-balanced and the raisins added a nice sweetness.


Loucif Mohammed lamin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Addie Williams
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A unique and flavorful twist on a classic pasta dish. The cauliflower added a nice texture and the saffron-raisin sauce was a delightful surprise.


Madalyn Sallee
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Easy and delicious! I added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch and it turned out great.


Ibrahim Awan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the cauliflower and raisins worked in this dish. The saffron added a nice touch of elegance.


Taxila Media
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The combination of cauliflower, saffron, and raisins might sound odd, but it totally works! The flavors meld together perfectly. Highly recommend.


Erick Mwangi
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This dish was a hit! The saffron gave it a beautiful golden color and the raisins added a subtle sweetness. Definitely a keeper.


Shola
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Great weeknight dinner recipe, easy to follow and quick to make. The cauliflower and raisins add a nice twist to the classic rigatoni dish.


Ujjwal Acharya
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Absolutely loved this recipe! Rigatoni cooked to perfection, the cauliflower was tender yet with a slight crunch, and the saffron-raisin sauce was rich and flavorful. Will definitely make it again.


Gladys Espanto
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This rigatoni dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures! The cauliflower provides a hearty base, while the saffron and raisins add a touch of sweetness and complexity. The overall result is a comforting and satisfying meal.