Penne and Cauliflower With Mustard Breadcrumbs

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   Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes(a little more if whole grain), stirring occasionally.

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   Add cauliflower and cook until it is tender, another 6 minutes or so.

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   Drain pasta and cauliflower, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

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   Return pasta & cauliflower to pan.

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   Meanwhile, melt 2 T butter in a large non stick skillet.

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   Add dijon mustard and stir well.

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   Add breadcrumbs.

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   Cook unitl breadcrumbs and golden and crisp, stirring to break up clumps, 7 to 8 minutes.

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   To pot with pasta and cauliflower, add cheese, cream, lemon peel and reserved cooking liquid.

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    Toss over medium heat until sauce simmers and coats pasta, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Transfer pasta to large shallow bowl.

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    Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

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    Serve, passing additional parmesan cheese along side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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