Cauliflower Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each Head of cauliflower, cut and washed; 350 grams Mezzo rigatoni; 2 clove Minced garlic; 1/4 cup Pine nuts; 2 oz Good quality anchovies rolled in capers in olive oil(preferably from Italy); 8 oz Provolone cheese; 1/4 cup Or more parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated; 1/4 cup Raisins soaked in water; 1 each Small chili pepper sliced and deseeded; 2 pinch Saffron; 3 tbsp Butter, cubed; 1 Bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 each Head of cauliflower, cut and washed
350 grams Mezzo rigatoni
2 clove Minced garlic
1/4 cup Pine nuts
2 oz Good quality anchovies rolled in capers in olive oil(preferably from Italy)
8 oz Provolone cheese
1/4 cup Or more parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated
1/4 cup Raisins soaked in water
1 each Small chili pepper sliced and deseeded
2 pinch Saffron
3 tbsp Butter, cubed
1 Bread crumbs

1
Clean and cut cauliflower into bite size pieces.
2
Pour the oil from the anchovies into a pan and add any extra olive oil to coat bottom of pan.
3
Add fresh chili, minced garlic, and chopped anchovies and capers.
4
Once the anchovies begin to tenderize, drain water from raisins add with the pine nuts to the pan.
5
Remove the chili pepper strips.
6
Add cauliflower, two pinches saffron and some water to begin steaming for about 10 minutes.
7
Then remove top and allow the water to reduce by half.
8
(Or to your preference)
9
In the meantime, Cook the mezzi rigatoni until al dente in salted water, and drain.
10
Add cubed cheese and Parmesan to pan, stirring vigorously.
11
The cheese will melt fast and you want it as evenly distributed as possible.
12
Add the pasta to the cauliflower sauce.
13
Stir well to combine.
14
Pour into a baking dish.
15
Add cubed butter and sprinkle bread crumbs over pasta.
16
Broil on medium heat until golden.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each Head of cauliflower, cut and washed, 350 grams Mezzo rigatoni, 2 clove Minced garlic, 1/4 cup Pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Pasta Casserole 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.

Cauliflower Pasta Casserole

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