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Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni Pasta

Rigatoni pasta in a creamy cauliflower sauce served with crisp, golden garlic breadcrumbs is an easy, delicious vegetarian dinner recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

Instructions

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  1. In a large, deep pan or skillet, add a few teaspoons of olive oil then add the onion.
  2. Sauté until soft and translucent then add the garlic, thyme and chilli flakes. Cook for another minute then add the chopped cauliflower.
  3. Sauté until the cauliflower starts to soften then pour in the stock or water.
  4. Season with salt and pepper then reduce the heat and partially cover with a lid. Allow the cauliflower to cook until completely soft.
  5. Pour in the cream, allow to simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. 
  6. In a frying pan set over medium high heat, melt the butter.
  7. Add the garlic and breadcrumbs then cook, tossing regularly, until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 
  9. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  10. Once boiling, add the rigatoni and cook for 9-11 minutes, or until al dente.
  11. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water then drain.
  12. Toss the pasta with the cauliflower sauce and add a splash of the cooking water, if necessary. 
  13. Serve the creamy cauliflower rigatoni in bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. 

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.