Cauliflower Pasta with Pine Nuts & Parmesan
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | pounds |
cauliflower florets
|
|
3 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
2 |
spanish onions
halved and thinly sliced |
* | |
3 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
1 |
red chili peppers
seeded and finely chopped, optional |
* | |
3 | tablespoons |
raisins, seedless
|
|
1 | pound |
spaghetti
preferably whole wheat |
|
¼ | cup |
pine nuts
lightly toasted |
|
½ | cup |
Parmesan cheese
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
907.2 | g |
cauliflower florets
|
|
45 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
2 | each |
spanish onions
halved and thinly sliced |
* |
3 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
1 | each |
red chili peppers
seeded and finely chopped, optional |
* |
45 | ml |
raisins, seedless
|
|
453.6 | g |
spaghetti
preferably whole wheat |
|
59 | ml |
pine nuts
lightly toasted |
|
118 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
|
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta for 10 to 12 minutes or until desired consistency.
Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot.
Meanwhile Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until browned and softened.
Add the garlic and red chilli if using, stirring often, and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
Stir in the cauliflower, raisins and a few tablespoons of water.
Cover and cook for about 5 minute until cauliflower are fork tender.
Add the cauliflower mixture, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and enough pasta water to the pasta, and gently toss until well combined.
Serve warm.