Roasted Cauliflower Fettuccine

Roasted Cauliflower Fettuccine
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Roasted Cauliflower Fettuccine Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, fettuccine, water, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bacon you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Buckle as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 40
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Combine first 4 ingredients; drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Toss. Arrange mixture on a baking sheet; bake at 400 for 40 minutes or until cauliflower is tender and golden, stirring twice. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add pancetta to pan, and cook for 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently.
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Remove pancetta; set aside.
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Add remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons oil to drippings in pan.
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Add 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to drippings in pan; bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 30 seconds or until emulsified, stirring constantly with a whisk.
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Add rind, juice, thyme, and garlic to pan.
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Add pasta; toss.
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Remove from heat.
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Add cauliflower and pancetta; toss. Top with cheese.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 4 m.
Servings4
Health Score18
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