Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni Pasta
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Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni Pasta
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Rigatoni pasta in a creamy cauliflower sauce served with crisp, golden garlic breadcrumbs is an easy, delicious vegetarian dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) cauliflower chopped
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- pinch chilli flakes
- 1 cup stock/water
- 1 cup cream
- salt and pepper
For the breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups grated ciabatta bread or use any fresh breadcrumbs of your choice
- salt and pepper
To serve
- 500 g (1lb) rigatoni pasta
- parmesan
- fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions
- In a large, deep pan or skillet, add a few teaspoons of olive oil then add the onion.
- Sauté until soft and translucent then add the garlic, thyme and chilli flakes. Cook for another minute then add the chopped cauliflower.
- Sauté until the cauliflower starts to soften then pour in the stock or water.
- Season with salt and pepper then reduce the heat and partially cover with a lid. Allow the cauliflower to cook until completely soft.
- Pour in the cream, allow to simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- In a frying pan set over medium high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and breadcrumbs then cook, tossing regularly, until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden.
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
- Once boiling, add the rigatoni and cook for 9-11 minutes, or until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of cooking water then drain.
- Toss the pasta with the cauliflower sauce and add a splash of the cooking water, if necessary.
- Serve the creamy cauliflower rigatoni in bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
72mg
(3%)
Potassium
791mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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