Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Pesto Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 -5 servings

  • Calories

    481 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, Vegan

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Pesto Pasta

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Pesto Pasta is made with caramelized cauliflower and crispy chickpeas are tossed together with pesto and lemon juice.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 1/2 of a lemon + zest
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F and line a sheet pan with foil. Place the cauliflower and chickpeas on the sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss everything together until coated. Spread the cauliflower and chickpeas out into a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and caramelized and the chickpeas are crispy. Toss everything around halfway through the cooking time.
  2. While the cauliflower and chickpeas roast, cook the pasta. Reserve 1/2 a cup of the pasta water before draining it.
  3. Place the pasta back into the pot it was cooked in along with the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. With the heat on low, add in the pesto, lemon zest and juice and Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together and add in some of the pasta water to thin the sauce. Taste for seasoning and heat until warm.
  4. Top the pasta with dollops of ricotta cheese, chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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