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
⅛ 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
⅛ tsp, or to taste
Tomato paste
2 Tbsp
Vegetable broth
⅔ cup(s)
Grated Pecorino cheese
2 Tbsp
Fresh parsley
2 Tbsp, chopped