Paccheri Pasta with Cauliflower and Spinach

Name: Paccheri Pasta with Cauliflower and Spinach
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 794 grams crushed tomatoes (best quality); 3 Tbsps capers, with 1 tablespoon juice; 1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets; 1 Tbsp sliced garlic; 3 Tbsps minced garlic; 454 grams paccheri pasta (large tube) approximately 2.5-inches long by 2-inches wide; 2 Tbsps olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (best quality), for drizzling; 15 grams chopped Italian parsley leaves; 50 grams grated Pecorino Romano; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 Tbsp salt; 90 grams bunch fresh spinach (about; 59 milliliters chicken stock or vegetable stock

The recipe Paccheri Pasta with Cauliflower and Spinach can be made in approximately 32 minutes. One serving contains 327 calories, 13g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of garlic, pepper flakes, cauliflower, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. Pumpkin Carbonara With Paccheri From 'Pasta Modern, Cauliflower cheese & spinach pasta bakes, and Cauliflower cheese & spinach pasta bakes are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil over medium heat, then add in the salt and the cauliflower. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

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Cauliflower

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Salt

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Pot

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan, and saute the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Olive Oil

Garlic

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Frying Pan

Remove the cauliflower from water with a large strainer or spider and add it to the pan with the garlic-red pepper mixture.

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Cauliflower

Red Pepper

Garlic

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Sieve

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Saute briefly until starting to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock, add in the spinach, cover and let wilt for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and capers with juice and reduce the heat.

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Tomato

Spinach

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Remove the cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Return the cauliflower water to boil, adding more water, if necessary, to cook the pasta.

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Pasta

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Add the pasta add cook to al dente.

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Pasta

Remove the pasta from the water and add it to the pan with the sauce, adding a little pasta water, if needed. Stir gently to combine, transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with half of the cheese.

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Cheese