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Cavatappi with cauliflower

8
Points®
Total Time
45 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
When choosing cauliflower, look for a snowy white head that is free from soft spots and black marks. The leaves should look fresh and bright green. The cauliflower topping can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.

Ingredients

Cauliflower

4 cup(s), chopped, bite-size florets

Shallot

2 medium, halved and sliced

Olive oil

2 tsp, divided

Table salt

¼ tsp

Black pepper

tsp

Uncooked pasta

3 oz, cavatappi variety, or medium shell pasta (about 3⁄4 cup dried)

Garlic

3 clove(s), finely chopped

Red pepper flakes

tsp, or to taste

Tomato paste

2 Tbsp

Vegetable broth

cup(s)

Grated Pecorino cheese

2 Tbsp

Fresh parsley

2 Tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover small baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss cauliflower and shallots with 1 tsp oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast until browned, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm remaining 1 tsp oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until garlic just begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. On opposite sides of skillet, place cauliflower and tomato paste and cook, stirring separately, until tomato paste turns orange gold, about 1 minute. Add broth and stir to blend; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until cauliflower is very tender and flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  4. To cauliflower sauce, add pasta and toss until mixed. Sprinkle with pecorino and parsley.
  5. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups