Sicilian-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

Name: Sicilian-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed; 3/4 pound pasta, penne whole wheat; 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin plus more as needed; 5 cups cauliflower florets 3/4-inch, about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds; 1 large shallots sliced into thin rings; 2 cloves garlic smashed; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons golden raisins; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 each thyme sprigs fresh; 1 each bay leaves; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds optional; 1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste; 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted; 3 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh flat-leaf, chopped; 1/4 cup romano cheese grated, plus more as needed

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
3/4 pound pasta, penne whole wheat
1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin plus more as needed
5 cups cauliflower florets 3/4-inch, about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds
1 large shallots sliced into thin rings
2 cloves garlic smashed
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon capers
1 each thyme sprigs fresh
1 each bay leaves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds optional
1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste
3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
3 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh flat-leaf, chopped
1/4 cup romano cheese grated, plus more as needed

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously.
2
Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente?o tender but not mushy.
3
Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
4
Transfer to a large bowl.
5
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the cauliflower, shallots, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower is well browned, about 8 minutes.
7
Reduce the heat to medium.
8
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons salt, water, vinegar, raisins, honey, capers, thyme, bay leaf, fennel seeds, if using, and season with black pepper.
9
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until cauliflower is fork tender, about 7 to 8 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and add the pine nuts and parsley.
11
Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaf.
12
Toss vegetables and pasta together along with the pecorino.
13
Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.
14
Serve immediately, passing more cheese at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed, 3/4 pound pasta, penne whole wheat, 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin plus more as needed, 5 cups cauliflower florets 3/4-inch, about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds, and more.

Yes, Sicilian-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat 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-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat Pasta

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