Rigatoni with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower and Pecorino

Name: Rigatoni with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower and Pecorino
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps freshly ground black pepper; 1 head 5-inch head of cauliflower, about 1 to 1-1/4 pounds; 1 Tbsps crushed red pepper; 6 mint leaves; 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup; 118 milliliters grated Pecorino cheese; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 454 grams rigatoni pasta, preferably Italian; 4 Tbsps virgin olive oil

Rigatoni with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower and Pecorino might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 652 calories, 22g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. If you have pepper, onion, parsley, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 6 quarts water to boil in a large spaghetti pot and add 2 tablespoons salt.

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Spaghetti

Water

Salt

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Pot

In a 14- to 18-inch saute pan, heat oil until just smoking and add onion, mint and red pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes.

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Red Pepper

Onion

Mint

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Meanwhile, remove leaves and base core from cauliflower and chop into 1/4-inch pieces. Break the florets away from the central core and size them similarly.

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Cauliflower

Base

Cut the core into 1/4-inch coins and throw all the pieces into the saute pan with the onions. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring regularly for about 12 to 15 minutes, until cauliflower is softened and light brown but not mushy.

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Cauliflower

Onion

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Frying Pan

Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes, and drain in colander. Toss hot pasta into pan with cauliflower and add grated cheese, black pepper and parsley. Toss to coat and serve immediately.

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Black Pepper