Penne with Cauliflower: Penne con Cavolofiore Recipe

Name: Penne with Cauliflower: Penne con Cavolofiore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 4 cups plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets; 1/2 cup very hot water, plus 6 quarts; 2 tablespoons salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 pound dry penne; 2 bunches Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/2 cup; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup freshly grated caciocavallo, Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 4 cups plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/2 cup very hot water, plus 6 quarts
2 tablespoons salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pound dry penne
2 bunches Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/2 cup
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated caciocavallo, Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino

1
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic.
2
Cook gently until softened and very light golden brown, then add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to break down.
3
Add cauliflower and mix well.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup very hot water, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender.
5
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
6
Add the penne, and cook according to package directions, until tender yet al dente.
7
Drain apenne and add to the pan with the cauliflower.
8
Stir in parsley and black pepper, to taste, and toss 1 minute over high heat.
9
Divide evenly among 6 warmed pasta bowls, top with grated cheese, and serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 4 cups plum tomatoes, drained and chopped, 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets, and more.

Yes, Penne with Cauliflower: Penne con Cavolofiore 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 with Cauliflower: Penne con Cavolofiore

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