Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta Recipe

Name: Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces whole-wheat penne; 1/2 head cauliflower; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces whole-wheat penne
1/2 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
3
Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
4
Meanwhile, trim the thick stems off the cauliflower and coarsely grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater (it's fine if some small florets remain whole).
5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the cauliflower, raisins, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, parsley, dill, lemon juice, cheese and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water.
8
Add more cooking water to loosen, if needed.
9
Season with salt.
10
Serve with more grated cheese.
11
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces whole-wheat penne, 1/2 head cauliflower, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta 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.

Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta

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