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Paul Genaux learned how to make this simple pasta dish in a cooking class he took in Naples, Italy. Using imported Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese makes a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
1 head cauliflower (1 3/4 lb.), rinsed, trimmed from core, and separated into 1-inch pieces |
12 ounces dried rotini pasta or another shape about 1 inch long |
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (see notes) |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Pour oil into a 12-inch frying pan with 2-inch-high sides over medium heat. When hot, add garlic and stir until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add cauliflower and stir to coat, about 1 minute. 2. Stir in pasta and 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then cover, reduce heat, and cook, stirring often, until pasta is just tender to bite and liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce, 15 to 20 minutes; if mixture begins to stick before pasta is done, add more water 1/2 cup at a time. Stir in cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. |
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