Orecchiette With Cauliflower, Breadcrumbs, Pancetta, And Pepitas Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Cauliflower, Breadcrumbs, Pancetta, And Pepitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, broken into bite sized pieces; 1 pound of orecchiette (if unavailable use conchiglie or cavatelli); 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds); 1/4 cup of good olive oil; 3 thick slices of pancetta, cut into small dice.; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 lemon wedge; 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese; 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, broken into bite sized pieces
1 pound of orecchiette (if unavailable use conchiglie or cavatelli)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup of good olive oil
3 thick slices of pancetta, cut into small dice.
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lemon wedge
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley

1
Set a large pot of salted water to boil. When it gets to a boil, drop the cauliflower in and blanch for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2
In a large, non stick skillet, dry toast first the bread crumbs until they are browned and then the pepitas until they start to pop. Set both ingredients aside.
3
Drop the pasta into the water to cook until al dente.
4
Put the oil in the skillet and fry the bacon pieces until crispy. Add the cauliflower and chopped garlic to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
5
Drain pasta (reserving a quarter cup of the pasta water). Add pasta to skillet with 1/4 cup of pasta water. Add lemon juice, pecorino cheese, and parsley and mix well. Adjust for salt and pepper.
6
Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and pepitas.
7
Serve warm.

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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 1/2 pounds cauliflower, broken into bite sized pieces, 1 pound of orecchiette (if unavailable use conchiglie or cavatelli), 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1/2 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds), and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Cauliflower, Breadcrumbs, Pancetta, And Pepitas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orecchiette With Cauliflower, Breadcrumbs, Pancetta, And Pepitas

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