Bacon And Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Recipe

Name: Bacon And Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 6 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped into large pieces; 1 whole head cauliflower, washed and chopped into small florets; 1 (400 g) can canned tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 1 pinch chili flakes; salt; pepper; 100 g black olives; 1 good handful fresh basil leaf; salt and black pepper; parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

olive oil
6 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped into large pieces
1 whole head cauliflower, washed and chopped into small florets
1 (400 g) can canned tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1 pinch chili flakes
salt
pepper
100 g black olives
1 good handful fresh basil leaf
salt and black pepper
parmesan cheese, to serve

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1. Pre-heat oven to 180u00b0c (350u00b0f). Pour a good glug of olive oil into a large, oven-proof dish.
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2. Place bacon and cauliflower into oven-proof dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes The cauliflower should have golden-brown edges.
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3. Meanwhile, cook pasta for 2 mins less than package-directions. Reserve some pasta water in a cup.
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4. Place canned tomatoes and garlic halves in a food processor and blend until well combined. Add tomato mixture to bacon an cauliflower and bake uncovered for a further 10 minutes.
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5. Add drained pasta to the oven dish and toss it in the sauce until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste (you will not need much salt due to the saltiness of the bacon).
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6. Cover the pasta and leave for 5 mins off the heat to soak up the sauce. Add some pasta water if it becomes too dry.
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7. Uncover and add olives and fresh basil. Toss to combine. Serve with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan. Yummy!

334

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 6 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped into large pieces, 1 whole head cauliflower, washed and chopped into small florets, 1 (400 g) can canned tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Bacon And Roasted Cauliflower Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacon And Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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