Mrs. Vallones Cauliflower Sauce Recipe

Name: Mrs. Vallones Cauliflower Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets; 4 quarts boiling water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 1-pound can whole plum tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved; 1 28-ounce can crushed plum tomatoes; Freshly ground black pepper; 5 basil leaves, minced; 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 pound spaghetti, broken into thirds

Servings: persons

1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
4 quarts boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup olive oil
3 medium cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1-pound can whole plum tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 28-ounce can crushed plum tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper
5 basil leaves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 pound spaghetti, broken into thirds

1
Cook the cauliflower in boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until just tender, about 6 minutes.
2
Drain the cauliflower, reserving the cooking water.
3
In a large skillet, saute the garlic and onion in the olive oil until onion is soft.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook, covered, for about 6 minutes.
5
Uncover the skillet, add the crushed tomatoes, remaining salt, and pepper, and continue to cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
6
Add the cauliflower, basil, and cheese.
7
Stir, then cover and keep warm.
8
Bring the reserved cauliflower water to a boil, add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, tender but not mushy.
9
Drain the spaghetti well, then add it to the sauce, mixing well to distribute the ingredients.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Variation: Add 1/2 cup pitted and chopped oil-cured olives to the sauce.

1292

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets, 4 quarts boiling water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/3 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Vallones Cauliflower Sauce 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.

Mrs. Vallones Cauliflower Sauce

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