Cauliflower Sauce With Whole-Wheat Penne Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Sauce With Whole-Wheat Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound whole-wheat penne rigate; Salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, cracked from skin and sliced; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 head cauliflower, stem removed and chopped; 1 cup chicken stock; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped; 3/4 cup grated Romano, 3 generous handfuls; Salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.
3
Drain and reserve 2 ladles of pasta water.
4
While water is coming up to a boil and pasta cooks, make sauce.
5
Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with extra-virgin olive oil.
6
Add garlic and cook 3 minutes, then remove.
7
Add onions and cook 5 minutes then add cauliflower, chicken stock and the rosemary.
8
Cover the pan and cook 15 minutes.
9
Uncover the sauce, add 1 to 2 ladles of pasta water and mash the cauliflower with the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher.
10
Add the pasta and cheese to the cauliflower and toss to combine.
11
Season the dish with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

302

kcal

Calories

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound whole-wheat penne rigate, Salt, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, cracked from skin and sliced, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Sauce With Whole-Wheat Penne 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.

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Cauliflower Sauce With Whole-Wheat Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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