Sicilian-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat Pasta

Name: Sicilian-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp capers; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, optional; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 Tbsps golden raisins; 1 Tbsp honey; 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, as needed, plus; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed; 59 milliliters grated Pecorino Romano, plus more as needed; 3 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 1 large shallot, sliced into thin rings; 177 milliliters water; 59 milliliters white wine vinegar; 340 grams whole-wheat penne

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Sicilian-Style Cauliflower with Whole Wheat Pastan a try. This vegetarian recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 11g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 374 calories. Head to the store and pick up shallot, honey, pine nuts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously.

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Salt

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Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente--tender but not mushy.

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Penne

Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink.

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Transfer to a large bowl.

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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the cauliflower, shallots, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower is well browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium.

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Shallot

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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons salt, water, vinegar, raisins, honey, capers, thyme, bay leaf, fennel seeds, if using, and season with black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until cauliflower is fork tender, about 7 to 8 minutes.

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Black Pepper