Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovies

Name: Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters bread crumbs; 5 canned whole peeled tomatoes, chopped; 1 head cauliflower, stems removed, and florets finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 6 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps Italian parsley, chopped; 454 grams tubular pasta; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 pinch Pinch saffron; 4 servings Salt and black pepper; 3 Tbsps tomato paste

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovies a try. One serving contains 766 calories, 22g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up saffron, olive oil, tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the saffron you could follow this main course with the Creamy saffron yogurt as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Meanwhile, pour 1 tablespoon of the oil to a large skillet, turn the heat to medium-low, and add the bread crumbs. Stir well and cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Pour into a separate bowl and set aside.

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Pour the rest of the oil into the now empty large skillet and turn the heat to medium.

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Add the cauliflower florets and cook until they are beginning to soften, about 5 to 10 minutes.

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Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, and cook for a minute.

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In a bowl, dissolve the tomato paste in 1/2 cup water.

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Pour this mixture into the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender.

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Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the directions on the box. When done drain.

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Add the saffron to a small bowl and dissolve in 1/3 cup of warm water.

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Add this, the chopped tomatoes, and the anchovy paste to the large skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook until the sauce is thick. Dump in the cooked pasta, and stir well.

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