SPAGHETTI WITH CAULIFLOWER, GREEN OLIVES, AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Herb     Nut     Olive     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Almond     Cauliflower     Parsley     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups pitted brine-cured green olives (plain or stuffed)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (2 1/2-pound) head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch-wide florets (8 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Scant 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
3/4 pound dried spaghetti or linguine
1 ounce finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup) plus additional for serving
3/4 cup whole almonds with skin (3 3/4 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Pulse olives and parsley in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cauliflower with salt, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water and boil 1 minute. Add olive mixture and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water. Drain in a colander and return to pot.
  • Add cauliflower mixture and toss well, then add cheese and toss again. If pasta is dry, moisten with some reserved cooking water.
  • Sprinkle pasta with almonds and serve immediately, with additional cheese on the side.

Hassan Goldy
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This recipe is a great starting point. I added some additional spices and herbs to give it a little more flavor.


Ahmad Awad
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cauliflower, green olives, and almonds all work together perfectly.


Mahfujur Rahman Rahi
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sami mahmood
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to enjoy pasta without feeling guilty.


Malik Mohsin Raza
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This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Khan Khosa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti.


Mint Chismar
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


charles nkwana
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Enhle Sthole
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.


GullBhahar Matoo
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This recipe is a great starting point. I added some additional spices and herbs to give it a little more flavor.


Man Man
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cauliflower, green olives, and almonds all work together perfectly.


Israel Mwathi
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


VIRUS VILLAIN ON YOUTUBE
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I wasn't sure how I would like the cauliflower in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice texture and flavor.


Pakistani boy Kingrmp
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti.


Ruwan WAsantha
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to enjoy pasta without feeling guilty.


Tylonpro Stitch
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This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Fikile Visa
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish and it was amazing!


Shuqa Morabo
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cauliflower and didn't even realize they were eating it.


Fardeen Faisal
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I substituted the almonds for walnuts and it was still delicious.


XX MINGLE TV
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This spaghetti dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower added a nice texture and the green olives and almonds gave it a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.