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Roasted Cauliflower Pasta

This Roasted Cauliflower Pasta is a super easy weeknight meal that could work as a meatless main dish or as a side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • parsley Italian, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Boil noodles according to package directions and drain while reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  2. Chop cauliflower into 1 - 2 inch florets (discarding large stems). Toss on a baking sheet with garlic, olive oil, thyme, pepper, and lemon juice. Bake until the cauliflower just begins to turn brown and is easily pierced with a fork, about 20 - 22 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  3. To toast the walnuts, add them to the baking sheet with the cauliflower and put it all back in the oven for 2 - 3 minutes while keeping a close eye on it because they can go from brown to burnt very quickly!
  4. Meanwhile, toss the noodles with the reserved cooking water, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and salt. Stir in the cauliflower mixture and heat on medium-low until the sauce thickens. Divide among pasta bowls, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Amount Per Serving Calories 505 Calories from Fat 243 % Daily Value* Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 31mg10%Sodium 391mg17%Potassium 674mg19%Carbohydrates 55g18%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 4g4%Protein 19g38% Vitamin A 325IU7%Vitamin C 77.4mg94%Calcium 226mg23%Iron 3.5mg19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 505
  • Calories from Fat 243
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 27g
  • 42%
  • Saturated Fat 8g
  • 50%
  • Cholesterol 31mg
  • 10%
  • Sodium 391mg
  • 17%
  • Potassium 674mg
  • 19%
  • Carbohydrates 55g
  • 18%
  • Fiber 4g
  • 17%
  • Sugar 4g
  • 4%
  • Protein 19g
  • 38%
  • Vitamin A 325IU
  • 7%
  • Vitamin C 77.4mg
  • 94%
  • Calcium 226mg
  • 23%
  • Iron 3.5mg
  • 19%