Spaghettini With Cauliflower Strascinato Recipe

Name: Spaghettini With Cauliflower Strascinato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces spaghettini; ⅓ cup olive oil; 12 cauliflower, chopped into small florets; 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 3 anchovy fillets, chopped; 2 long red chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped; ¼ cup capers; 4 ounces pitted kalamata olives, sliced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary; 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs or 2 ounces sourdough breadcrumbs, toasted; 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese; lemon, sliced in wedges,to serve

Servings: persons

14 ounces spaghettini
⅓ cup olive oil
12 cauliflower, chopped into small florets
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 long red chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
¼ cup capers
4 ounces pitted kalamata olives, sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs or 2 ounces sourdough breadcrumbs, toasted
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
lemon, sliced in wedges,to serve

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, and cook the spaghettini until'al dente'.
2
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based, (preferably non-stick) skillet, add cauliflower and saute 4-5 minutes until it just starts to color.
3
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then add the anchovies, chile peppers, capers, olives and rosemary.
4
Cook, stirring for another 4-5 minutes, until the cauliflower is crisp-tender, and taking care it doesn't catch.
5
Add half the parsley, and all the spaghettini, and gently toss together until the pasta is hot.
6
Finally add the breadcrumbs, parmesan and remaining parsley, and mix through.
7
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, and accompanied by a large, tossed green salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces spaghettini, ⅓ cup olive oil, 12 cauliflower, chopped into small florets, 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Spaghettini With Cauliflower Strascinato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghettini With Cauliflower Strascinato

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