ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN AND PANCETTA

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Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Pancetta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, cut into pieces (about 6 cups)
4 ounce piece pancetta, diced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 clove garlic, whole
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to a buttered 9 by 13-inch baking dish and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pancetta. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until combined. Continue stirring for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly add the milk, stirring continuously until the milk has incorporated and there are no lumps. Add the garlic clove and red pepper flakes and stir the sauce over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Add the Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and the reserved pancetta. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower to cover. Top with a sprinkling of bread crumbs.
  • Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cauliflower is cooked, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Lahiru dilshan Dilshan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the parmesan and pancetta added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathan Doss
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the parmesan and pancetta complemented each other perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


NK LOLR
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This was a great recipe! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sophie Hannawalt
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. Other than that, it was a good recipe and the cauliflower was roasted perfectly.


Amauri Bw
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less parmesan. Other than that, it was a good recipe and the cauliflower was roasted perfectly.


Matas Matuskinas
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I decided to try this recipe because it sounded so good. I'm glad I did! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the parmesan and pancetta added a delicious flavor. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Christopher sr Wells
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the parmesan and pancetta added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranican Sandy
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I love roasted cauliflower and this recipe is one of my favorites. The parmesan and pancetta add a nice touch of flavor and the cauliflower is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fahad Ch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some leftover from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. I'm glad I did! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the parmesan and pancetta added a delicious flavor.


Mahi Ali
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the parmesan and pancetta added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Shiekh Awais
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. The cauliflower was perfectly roasted, with a nice caramelized exterior and a tender interior. The flavors of the parmesan and pancetta complemented each other perfectly. I would definite


Jamel Lawrence
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This roasted cauliflower dish was an absolute delight! The kombinasi of flavors with the parmesan and pancetta was divine. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, just the way I like it. Will definitely be making this again soon!