Cauliflower Frito Misto With Spaghetti D'Olio

Name: Cauliflower Frito Misto With Spaghetti D'Olio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter for cauliflower; 1 cup all purpose flour; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups beer, any type; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound cauliflower florets; 3 cups vegetable oil for frying; Salt to taste; The pasta; 1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into thirds; 1/2 teaspoon salt for pot of boiling water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 juiced lemon, about 2 TBSP.; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper & salt; Parmesan for sprinkling over top

Servings: persons

Batter for cauliflower
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups beer, any type
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound cauliflower florets
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste
The pasta
1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into thirds
1/2 teaspoon salt for pot of boiling water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 juiced lemon, about 2 TBSP.
1/2 teaspoon black pepper & salt
Parmesan for sprinkling over top

1
["Fill a large pot of salted water and place over high heat. Prepare an ice bath and set aside. While water is heating, prepare the batter and proceed with the following steps.
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Combine the flour, cornstarch, black pepper and cayenne and mix well with a whisk. Slowly whisk in the beer until batter is completely smooth. The consistency should be like heavy cream. Set aside to rest for 1 hour.
3
Blanch cauliflower florets 1/2 minute then plunge into cold ice bath, and drain and dry, set aside.", "Preheat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. Begin frying cauliflower florets in batches, dip each floret in the batter and then remove it, letting the excess batter drip back into the bowl. Place a few in deep-fryer, do not overcrowd. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving over pasta. Sprinkle with salt, to taste.", "Cook pasta al dente in boiling salted water, drain and add all other ingredients. Top with fried florets. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese."]

2035

kcal

Calories

195

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter for cauliflower, 1 cup all purpose flour, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups beer, any type, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Frito Misto With Spaghetti D'Olio 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!