Baked Italian Cauliflower with Mozzarella & Basil Recipe

Name: Baked Italian Cauliflower with Mozzarella & Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1 leaf Bay; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 head Cauliflower, Stem Removed; 1- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce; 4 slices (Deli Slices) Fresh Mozzarella (sliced In Half); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

Servings: persons

8 cups Water
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 leaf Bay
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 head Cauliflower, Stem Removed
1- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
4 slices (Deli Slices) Fresh Mozzarella (sliced In Half)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large pot, add the water, olive oil, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3
Stir and bring to a boil.
4
Add the cauliflower to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes.
5
In a small baking dish (big enough to fit the head of cauliflower), add the tomato sauce and slices of mozzarella on top.
6
Remove cauliflower from pot and place in baking dish.
7
Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.
8
In the last few minutes of baking, turn on the broiler to get a nice crust on the cauliflower.
9
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil.

209

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups Water, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 leaf Bay, and more.

Yes, Baked Italian Cauliflower with Mozzarella & Basil falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Baked Italian Cauliflower with Mozzarella & Basil

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