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Baked Ziti with Cauliflower: Ziti Gratinati (Mario Batali) Recipe

Baked Ziti with Cauliflower: Ziti Gratinati (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

kosher salt
1 medium- sized head cauliflower, cut in large florets
1 tsp saffron
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 anchovy fillets, salted variety, rinsed and filleted
1 1/2 tbsp pine nuts
1 1/4 lb ziti
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino-romano
1 cup bread crumbs

Directions:

Bring 6-quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Place the cauliflower florets into the boiling water. Cook until the cauliflower is slightly resistant to a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking water. Set aside. Pour 1/4 cup of the cauliflower cooking water into a small bowl. Add the saffron and let it dissolve. Set aside.
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan over high heat, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil until almost smoking. Add the garlic, florets and anchovies, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the pine nuts and saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Bring the cauliflower water back to a boil and add the ziti. Cook until parboiled, about half-done. Drain well.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Pour the ziti into a large, deep, ovenproof casserole. Stir in the cauliflower mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Sprinkle with the saffron water and mix gently. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Crumble the bread crumbs on top and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	280.61 Kcal (1175 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.74g	21%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	379.55mg	16%
Potassium	78.42mg	2%
Total Carbs	32.69g	11%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	7.37g	15%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	96.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	273.69 Kcal (1146 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.4g	21%
Cholesterol	3.9mg	1%
Sodium	370.2mg	16%
Potassium	76.49mg	2%
Total Carbs	31.89g	11%
Sugars	1.56g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	9%
Protein	7.19g	15%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	93.8mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.3

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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