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Toasted Cauliflower Buttered Noodles

We can't get enough of these toasted cauliflower buttered noodles! Skillet toasted cauliflower florets are tossed with tender pasta noodles, lots of parmesan cheese, butter and toasty breadcrumbs. Major comfort food!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 to 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces short cut pasta noodles (I use mafalda)
  • 1 small to medium cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup starchy pasta water
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • fresh herbs, for topping (parsley, cilantro, basil, chives, etc)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions. Make sure to reserve ½ cup of the starchy pasta water. Make the cauliflower while the pasta cooks.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into florets that are bite-sized. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss well. Cook, stirring often, until the cauliflower turns deeply golden broth, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic.
  3. Add the noodles to the skillet with the remaining butter. Toss well. Add the starchy pasta water. Add in the parmesan cheese and stir until it melts.
  4. Heat 1 more tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and stir to coat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until toasty. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the noodles.
  5. Add some fresh herbs if you’d like, then serve!