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Creamy Cauliflower Rigatoni Pasta
Rigatoni pasta in a creamy cauliflower sauce served with crisp, golden garlic breadcrumbs is an easy, delicious vegetarian dinner recipe.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American, Italian
Keyword
Cauliflower pasta, Cauliflower rigatoni, Rigatoni pasta
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
592
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
500
g (1lb)
cauliflower
chopped
1
onion
finely chopped
4
garlic cloves
crushed
1
tsp
dried thyme
pinch
chilli flakes
1
cup
stock/water
1
cup
cream
salt and pepper
For the breadcrumbs
2
tbsp
butter
2
garlic cloves
crushed
2
cups
grated ciabatta bread
or use any fresh breadcrumbs of your choice
salt and pepper
To serve
500
g (1lb)
rigatoni pasta
parmesan
fresh parsley
chopped
Instructions
In a large, deep pan or skillet, add a few teaspoons of olive oil then add the onion.
Sauté until soft and translucent then add the garlic, thyme and chilli flakes. Cook for another minute then add the chopped cauliflower.
Sauté until the cauliflower starts to soften then pour in the stock or water.
Season with salt and pepper then reduce the heat and partially cover with a lid. Allow the cauliflower to cook until completely soft.
Pour in the cream, allow to simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a frying pan set over medium high heat, melt the butter.
Add the garlic and breadcrumbs then cook, tossing regularly, until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden.
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
Once boiling, add the rigatoni and cook for 9-11 minutes, or until al dente.
Reserve 1 cup of cooking water then drain.
Toss the pasta with the cauliflower sauce and add a splash of the cooking water, if necessary.
Serve the creamy cauliflower rigatoni in bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories:
592
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
106
g
|
Protein:
21
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
22
mg
|
Sodium:
72
mg
|
Potassium:
791
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
225
IU
|
Vitamin C:
64
mg
|
Calcium:
136
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg