Baked Ziti with Cauliflower: Ziti Gratinati Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti with Cauliflower: Ziti Gratinati
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 medium-sized head cauliflower, cut in large florets; 1 teaspoon saffron; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 3 anchovy fillets, salted variety, rinsed and filleted; 1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 1/4 pounds ziti; 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano; 1 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 medium-sized head cauliflower, cut in large florets
1 teaspoon saffron
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 anchovy fillets, salted variety, rinsed and filleted
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/4 pounds ziti
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano
1 cup bread crumbs

1
Bring 6-quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
2
Place the cauliflower florets into the boiling water.
3
Cook until the cauliflower is slightly resistant to a fork, 7 to 8 minutes.
4
Drain, reserving the cooking water.
5
Set aside.
6
Pour 1/4 cup of the cauliflower cooking water into a small bowl.
7
Add the saffron and let it dissolve.
8
Set aside.
9
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan over high heat, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil until almost smoking.
10
Add the garlic, florets and anchovies, and saute for 2 minutes.
11
Add the pine nuts and saute for 1 minute.
12
Remove from the heat and set aside.
13
Bring the cauliflower water back to a boil and add the ziti.
14
Cook until parboiled, about half-done.
15
Drain well.
16
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
17
Pour the ziti into a large, deep, ovenproof casserole.
18
Stir in the cauliflower mixture and 1/2 of the cheese.
19
Sprinkle with the saffron water and mix gently.
20
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
21
Crumble the bread crumbs on top and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
22
Bake for 15 minutes.
23
Serve immediately.

433

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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: Kosher salt, 1 medium-sized head cauliflower, cut in large florets, 1 teaspoon saffron, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti with Cauliflower: Ziti Gratinati 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 Ziti with Cauliflower: Ziti Gratinati

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