Pasta With Roasted Cauliflower And Crispy Capers
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes; drain and reserve about 1 cup cooking water.

  2. Toss cauliflower with salt, black pepper, and half of oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange cauliflower in a single layer; roast in preheated oven until deeply golden brown, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even browning.

  3. When cauliflower is about 5 minutes from being done, heat remaining olive oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add capers, and cook, spooning hot oil over capers, until crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove capers with a slotted spoon, and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, anchovies, and red pepper. Cook until garlic is pale golden and anchovies have melted into oil, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Add pasta, roasted cauliflower, lemon zest, ¼ cup parsley, and ½ cup cooking water to skillet (I think omitting pasta water and adding a couple tablespoons of butter; toss to coat until glossy. Remove from heat, and add 2 tablespoons cheese (I added a heaping ¼c of cheese all at once). Tossing pasta constantly, add additional cooking water as needed for sauce to reach desired consistency.

  5. Top pasta with crispy capers, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining ¼ cup parsley. Divide evenly among bowls, and top with additional cheese.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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