Moosewood Cookbook: Pasta Cavolfiore


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 666.9
  • Total Fat: 27.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
  • Sodium: 597.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 85.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 25.0 g

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Introduction

pasta with cauliflower, tomatoes, garlic and parmesan/cheddar cheese pasta with cauliflower, tomatoes, garlic and parmesan/cheddar cheese
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Pasta, 1 lb
    olive oil, 0.3 cup
    cauliflower, 1 large head
    garlic, 6 cloves
    tomatoes, 1.5 quarts (6 cups)
    parmesan, 1 cup grated
    cheddar, 1 cup grated
    butter, 2 Tbsp
    bay, 1 leaf
    basil, 2 tsp dried

Directions

Makes 6 servings

Heat 1tb olive oil in deep large skillet
Saute 1 minute: 2 tsp dried basil, 1 bay leaf, 6 cloves crushed garlic (do not burn garlic)
Break up by hand into skillet 1 large raw cauliflower head into 1-2 inch flowerettes --season with salt and pepper
Add 1/2 cup water or broth, cover and steam cauliflower to near cooked (it will finish cooking with tomatoes)
Boil 2 quarts water for pasta
Grate parmesan and cheddar cheese and mix
Puree tomatoes and add to skillet with cauliflower, with cover removed, cook down rapidly on high heat to sauce like consistency (5-10 min tops)
While tomatoes cook down, boil pasta and drain
Place hot pasta in a large baking dish
Dot pasta with 1-2 tbsp butter and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, toss pasta to coat, add 1/2 cheese mix and toss throughout pasta
Pour cauliflower/tomatoes onto pasta, sprinkle remaining cheese over top
Enjoy!


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRONNER.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    This is the original Moosewood Cookbook recipe which was omitted from reprints and is arguably the best recipe in that cookbook. My family loves this dish and its a go-to for great pasta. Absolutely delicous. I recommend a good whole wheat pasta. Do not stint on cheeses, garlic or oils! - 11/3/12