Penne, Cauliflower, Bacon, & Creamy Tomato Recipe

Name: Penne, Cauliflower, Bacon, & Creamy Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs cauliflower; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb bacon; 2 lbs penne; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 ½ cups heavy cream; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons thyme (chopped); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 ½ cups Fontina cheese (shredded); ¾ cup parmesan cheese (shredded); ¼ cup parsley (chopped)

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb bacon
2 lbs penne
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 ½ cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons thyme (chopped)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 ½ cups Fontina cheese (shredded)
¾ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
¼ cup parsley (chopped)

1
Preheat oven to 450.
2
In a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower with EVO and season with salt and pepper.
3
Roast for 40 minutes, until tender and browned.
4
Cool.
5
In large skillet, in 2 batches, crisp bacon 4 minutes per side.
6
Drain and coarsely chop.
7
Butter 2 large shallow baking dishes.
8
In large pot of boiling water, cook penne until al dente; drain.
9
Return penne to pot.
10
Stir in cauliflower, tomatoes, cream, garlic, thyme, red pepper, 2 c Fontina, and Parmesan.
11
Season with S&P.
12
Move to baking dishes.
13
Sprinkle with remaining Fontina and 2 T Parmesan.
14
Bake 15 min.

1585

kcal

Calories

138

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: 2 12 lbs cauliflower, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb bacon, 2 lbs penne, and more.

Yes, Penne, Cauliflower, Bacon, & Creamy Tomato 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.

Penne, Cauliflower, Bacon, & Creamy Tomato

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