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Cauliflower Pasta
A healthy and easy weeknight pasta dish that proves once again how deliciously versatile cauliflower is.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until golden and tender, about 25 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the roasted cauliflower, cooked pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the reserved pasta water. Stir until well combined. Add more pasta water if needed. Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
474IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
77mg
(86%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.