Pasta Toss with Cauliflower and Italian Tomatoes

Pasta tossed with sauce prepared from extra-virgin olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian plum tomatoes, coarse salt, cauliflower florets, and water. Pasta dish is topped with sautéed bread crumbs.

Ingredients -
Cauliflower Sauce:
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Small White or Yellow Onion, coarsely chopped
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 (28 ounces) can Italian Plum Tomatoes, chopped with their liquid
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
4 cups Cauliflower Florets, cut into pieces
1/2 cup Water

Topping:
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup Unseasoned Bread Crumbs

Pasta:
1 pound Small Shaped Pasta
 
Preparation:
Cauliflower Sauce:

1. Add extra virgin olive oil to small skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat.

2. Sauté the coarsely chopped onion in hot oil until tender and golden brown.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté an additional minute.

4. Stir in the chopped Italian Plum tomatoes, packing liquid, and sea salt.

5. Stir in cauliflower pieces and water.

6. Partially cover skillet. Bring to a simmer, cook 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.

Topping:

1. In separate skillet heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until hot.

2. Stir in finely chopped garlic and bread crumbs. Sauté until bread crumbs are toasted. Set aside.

Pasta:

1. Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain in colander.

2. In mixing bowl toss hot pasta with hot cauliflower sauce.

3. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Top with toasted bread crumbs.

4. Serve immediately.

 



Cauliflower Recipe Tip -
Preparing Garlic

You can lay garlic cloves on their side and crush them with the flat edge of a large knife. The technique will aid in making it easier to peel, you can then slice, chop, or crush as required by your recipe.


Cauliflower Recipe Tip -
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oils are classified by category from pure to extra-virgin olive oil, indicating a level of acidity. A high level of acidity can detract from the flavor of the oil. Extra-virgin olive oil with a 1% maximum acidity is the finest.




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